safekeeping
word
Definition
The act or process of keeping something safe and protected, especially something valuable or important.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as a noun in formal or official contexts, often with 'for' or 'in' ('for safekeeping', 'in safekeeping'). Rarely used outside legal, financial, or security-related situations. Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: custodia - resguardoPortuguese (BR): guarda - custódiaPortuguese (PT): guarda - custódiaChinese (Simplified): 保管 - 安全保管Chinese (Traditional): 保管 - 安全保管Hindi: सुरक्षित रखवालीArabic: حفظ الأمانة - حفظ بالسلامةBengali: নিরাপত্তা - নিরাপদ রাখাRussian: сохранность - хранение (для безопасности)Japanese: 保管Vietnamese: bảo quản - lưu giữ an toànKorean: 보관 - 안전 보관Turkish: emanet - güvenli muhafazaUrdu: تحفظ - حفاظتIndonesian: penyimpanan yang aman - penjagaan
Example Sentences
Documents are held in safekeeping until the owner comes back.
basic
I left my passport with the hotel for safekeeping.
basic
She put her jewelry in the bank vault for safekeeping.
basic
Can you hold my bag for safekeeping while I use the restroom?
natural
The museum keeps rare artifacts in safekeeping away from public view.
natural
He handed over the keys to his friend for safekeeping while he was on vacation.
natural