a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down" 差し迫った危険、損害、または、負傷などを避ける予防策。
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【上位】 any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime" 目的への過程の一部としてなされる措置。
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【下位】 measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" 窃盗、スパイ活動、破壊活動などに対する予防措置としてとられる処置。
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