fail-safe

Meaning

Adj

1. That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.
2. Designed to shut off for safety if an emergency occurs.

Noun

A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.

Verb

1. To compensate automatically, in the event of a failure.
2. To make a device or mechanism fail-safe, or to add a fail-safe device or mechanism to an existing system.

Synonyms

reliable

failsafe

foolproof

safe

secure

sure

trouble free

trouble-free

unerring

fault secure

fail safety

hang-up prevention

firm

Translations

à prova de falhas

infaillible

kinderleicht

idiotensicher

ausfallsicheres System

narrensicher

à toute épreuve

mode dégradé

facile come bere un uovo

indefettibile

fouttolerant

precís

infalível

à prova de erros

à prova de falha

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/