Meaning Of The Word Fail-safe

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Fail-safe Meaning

Fail-safe Definition
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What's The Definition Of Fail-safe?

fail-safe
Something that is fail-safe is designed or made in such a way that nothing dangerous can happen if a part of it goes wrong.

fail-safe in American English
designating, of, or involving a procedure designed to prevent malfunctioning or unintentional operation, often specif. of nuclear-armed aircraft, through an intricate system of protective devices
adjective: pertaining to or noting a mechanism built into a system, as in an early warning system or a nuclear reactor, for insuring safety should the system fail to operate properly
noun: the point beyond which the bombers cannot go without specific instruction; the fail-safe point
transitive verb: to make fail-safe

fail-safe in British English
adjective: designed to return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction
verb: to return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction

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