Lockbox vs. Safe — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lockbox and Safe
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Lockbox
A box with a built-in lock; a safe.
Safe
A safe (also called a strongbox or coffer) is a secure lockable box used for securing valuable objects against theft and/or damage from fire. A safe is usually a hollow cuboid or cylinder, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door.
Lockbox
A box of strong and durable construction, fitted with a lock, used for the purpose of protecting valuable items, such as money or jewelry; a strongbox.
Safe
Free from danger or injury; undamaged or unhurt
He returned from the voyage safe and sound.
Lockbox
A fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
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Safe
Not exposed to the threat of danger or harm
The children were safe at home all through the storm.
Safe
Usable in specified conditions without being damaged. Often used in combination
A microwave safe container.
Safe
Free from risk; not liable to be lost; sure
A safe bet.
Safe
Affording protection
A safe place.
Safe
(Baseball) Having reached a base without being put out, as a batter or base runner.
Safe
A metal container usually having a lock, used for storing valuables.
Safe
A repository for protecting stored items, especially a cooled compartment for perishable foods
A cheese safe.
Safe
Not in danger; out of harm's reach.
You’ll be safe here.
Safe
Free from risk.
It’s safe to eat this.
Safe
Providing protection from danger; providing shelter.
We have to find a safe spot, where we can hide out until this is over.
Safe
(baseball) When a batter successfully reaches first base, or when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base or returns to the base he last occupied; not out.
The pitcher attempted to pick off the runner at first, but he was safe.
Safe
In a location that renders it difficult to hit with the cue ball.
Safe
Properly secured.
The documents are safe.
Safe
Not susceptible to a specified source of harm.
Safe
Great, cool, awesome, respectable; a term of approbation, often as interjection.
Safe
(slang) Lenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
Safe
Reliable; trusty.
Safe
Cautious.
Safe
(programming) Of a programming language, type-safe or more generally offering well-defined behavior despite programming errors.
Safe
A box, usually made of metal, in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping.
Safe
(slang) A condom.
Safe
(dated) A ventilated or refrigerated chest or closet for securing provisions from noxious animals or insects.
Safe
A safety bicycle.
Safe
(transitive) To make something safe.
Safe
Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from storms; safe from foes.
They escaped all safe to land.
Established in a safe, unenvied throne.
Safe
Conferring safety; securing from harm; not exposing to danger; confining securely; to be relied upon; not dangerous; as, a safe harbor; a safe bridge, etc.
The King of heaven hath doomedThis place our dungeon, not our safe retreat.
Safe
Incapable of doing harm; no longer dangerous; in secure care or custody; as, the prisoner is safe.
But Banquo's safe?Ay, my good lord, safe in a ditch he bides.
Safe
A place for keeping things in safety.
Safe
To render safe; to make right.
Safe
Strongbox where valuables can be kept safe
Safe
A ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
Safe
Contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
Safe
Free from danger or the risk of harm;
A safe trip
You will be safe here
A safe place
A safe bet
Safe
Of an undertaking
Safe
Having reached a base without being put out;
The runner was called safe when the baseman dropped the ball
Safe
Financially sound;
A good investment
A secure investment
Safe
In safekeeping;
Your secret is safe with me
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