# fail-safe

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈfeɪlˌseɪf/

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fail-safe