For safekeeping Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈseɪfˈkipɪŋ

fer SAYF-kee-ping

UK

fˈɔː/ /sˈeɪfkiːpɪŋ

faw SAYF-kee-ping

Definition

If you give something to someone for safekeeping, you trust them to take care of it and keep it safe, usually for a temporary time.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is neutral and polite, suitable for both formal and informal situations. Commonly used with 'leave', 'keep', or 'give' (e.g. 'leave my bag for safekeeping'). Not the same as 'for storage', which focuses more on space, while safekeeping emphasizes security and trust.

• Spanish: para guardar en un lugar seguro
• Portuguese (BR): para guardar em segurança
• Portuguese (PT): para guardar em segurança
• Chinese (Simplified): 为了安全保存
• Chinese (Traditional): 為了安全保存
• Hindi: सुरक्षित रखने के लिए
• Arabic: للحفظ الآمن
• Bengali: নিরাপদে রাখার জন্য
• Russian: на хранение
• Japanese: 安全に保管するために
• Vietnamese: để giữ an toàn
• Korean: 안전하게 보관하기 위해
• Turkish: güvenli saklama için
• Urdu: محفوظ رکھنے کے لیے
• Indonesian: untuk disimpan dengan aman

Example Sentences

I gave my passport to the hotel desk for safekeeping.

basic

Please keep this money for safekeeping.

basic

I left my keys with my neighbor for safekeeping.

basic

She asked me to hold her jewelry for safekeeping while she was away.

natural

They put their documents in the hotel safe for safekeeping.

natural

Can I leave this package with you for safekeeping until I get back?

natural