fail-safe definition fail-safe meaning and fail-safe synonyms
noun
| Meaning 1 | a mechanism capable of returning to a safe state in case there is a failure or malfunction |
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fail-safe definition fail-safe meaning and fail-safe synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 1 | guaranteed not to fail |
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| Usage | a fail-safe recipe for cheese souffle |
fail-safe definition fail-safe meaning and fail-safe synonyms
adjective
| Meaning 2 | eliminating danger by compensating automatically for a failure or malfunction |
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| Usage | a fail-safe device in a nuclear weapon to deactivate it automatically in the event of accident |
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