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Meaning of "childproof" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHILDPROOF

childproof  [ˈtʃaɪldpruːf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHILDPROOF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Childproof is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CHILDPROOF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

childproof

Childproofing

Childproofing is the act of making an environment or object safer for children. The act of childproofing reduces risks to a level considered acceptable by a society, an institution, or, for example, to specific parents. Childproofing may include restriction of children to safe areas or preventing children from reaching unsafe areas. This can be accomplished by the parent, or by hiring a professional for assistance. Additionally, some hotels offer "child proof" hotel rooms.

Definition of childproof in the English dictionary

The definition of childproof in the dictionary is designed to eliminate or minimize hazards to children.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHILDPROOF


acid-proof
ˈæsɪdˌpruːf
bombproof
ˈbɒmpruːf
bulletproof
ˈbʊlɪtˌpruːf
dustproof
ˈdʌstpruːf
fireproof
ˈfaɪəˌpruːf
flameproof
ˈfleɪmˌpruːf
foolproof
ˈfuːlˌpruːf
greaseproof
ˈɡriːsˌpruːf
heatproof
ˈhiːtpruːf
idiot-proof
ˈɪdɪətˌpruːf
mothproof
ˈmɒθˌpruːf
proof
pruːf
shatterproof
ˈʃætəˌpruːf
shockproof
ˈʃɒkˌpruːf
skidproof
ˈskɪdˌpruːf
soundproof
ˈsaʊndˌpruːf
splashproof
ˈsplæʃˌpruːf
waterproof
ˈwɔːtəˌpruːf
weatherproof
ˈwɛðəˌpruːf
windproof
ˈwɪndpruːf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHILDPROOF

childermas
Childers
childhood
childhood sweetheart
childish
childishly
childishness
childless
childlessness
childlike
childlikeness
Childline
childly
childminder
childminding
childness
children
children´s home
Children´s Panel
childrenswear

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHILDPROOF

age-proof
airproof
burden of proof
burglar-proof
burglarproof
crushproof
damp-proof
disproof
future-proof
leakproof
living proof
oilproof
ovenproof
rainproof
roof
showerproof
stormproof
sunproof
tamper-proof
wearproof
wetproof

Synonyms and antonyms of childproof in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «childproof» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHILDPROOF

Find out the translation of childproof to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of childproof from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «childproof» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

儿童安全
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

a prueba de niños
570 millions of speakers

English

childproof
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

childproof
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حريزعلى الأطفال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

безопасности детей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

para crianças
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শিশু প্রমাণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

l´épreuve des enfants
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kanak-kanak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kinder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

子どもにとって安全な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

childproof
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Childproof
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

childproof
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

childproof
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बालरोधक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çocuk kanıtı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a prova di bambino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przed dziećmi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

безпеки дітей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

împotriva accesului copiilor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ασφαλείας για τα παιδιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Kinder
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

barnsäkerhets
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

barne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of childproof

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHILDPROOF»

The term «childproof» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.999 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHILDPROOF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about childproof

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHILDPROOF»

Discover the use of childproof in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to childproof and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Childproof: Cartoons About Parents and Children
One of the New Yorker's most popular cartoonists lends her sense of humor to the subject of child/parent relationships
Roz Chast, 1997
2
Childproof your Mac, with Mac OS X Lion
You can even set the times during which one of those accounts is allowed to log in to Lion and limit the account holder’s email or chat contacts. In this project, I show you how. This is a single short project.
Scott McNulty, 2011
3
You Can Childproof Your Home, But They'll Still Get In
In fact, it's a miracle that anyone can raise a kid and stay sane at the same time. And every parent knows that sometimes you just have to wing it. Dave Meurer says he's no parenting professional. But he is a dad.
Dave Meurer, 2005
4
I Love You But You Always Put Me Last: How to childproof ...
Based on twenty-five years of counselling experience, this book will help you: • Maintain intimacy and strengthen your bond of love • Work as a team and avoid negative parenting patterns • Provide good relationship role models for ...
Andrew G. Marshall, 2013
5
Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Access 2013: A ...
2014 Cengage Learning Problem #5: Default Value Needed in Field The pharmacy's policy about childproof caps is to give them to all customers unless they specifically request regular caps, so the default value for the Childproof Cap ? field ...
Sandra Cable, 2014
6
Succeeding in Business with Microsoft Office Access 2010: A ...
>#01/01/l 980# The date must be later than January I, 1980. >=21 And <100 The value must be greater than or equal to 21 and less than 100. The next item on Don's list is to implement a way to set the default value for using childproof caps on ...
Sandra Cable, 2010
7
Brand Medicine: The Role of Branding in the Pharmaceutical ...
Childproof versus elderly-resistant containers What ignites the scorn of most elderly people more than any other packaging issue are tamper-evident and childproof packaging features. This is where a serious conflict crops up between those ...
Tom Blackett, Rebecca Robins, 2001
8
Childproof Internet: A Parent's Guide to Safe and Secure ...
Discusses the Internet, service providers, ways to regulate and protect children from unsavory sites, and different access control programs
Matt Carlson, 1996
9
Informational Approaches to Regulation
Conquer with (1 = childproof Independent other cleaners? location, 0 = non- variables (1 = yes, 0 = no) childproof location A. Toilet bowl cleaner Intercept 2.652 0.352 (0.142) (0.985) [334.93] [17.05] Recalled instruction -0.875 not to mix with ...
Wesley A. Magat, W. Kip Viscusi, 1992
10
Executive Functions and the Frontal Lobes: A Lifespan ...
''Childproof'' the environment to a degree consistent with the child's EF=SR development: . Childproof the physical environment (e.g., reduce dangers, temptations, and distractions) . Childproof the activity environment (e.g., provide supports ...
Vicki Anderson, Rani Jacobs, Peter J. Anderson, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHILDPROOF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term childproof is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ask Mr. Dad: Give up the guilt over baby son's fall
Of course, you'll childproof your house and put padding on the corners of tables and chairs and anything else that's roughly head high (to a ... «Bradenton Herald, Jul 15»
2
5 steps to a safer deck
... edge of the deck, and any storage boxes—such as for lighter fluid, cleaners and other hazardous materials—should have childproof latches. «ConsumerReports.org, Jul 15»
3
Benefits continue for local restaurant 5 yrs after WI indoor smoking ban
It also wants to know if the packaging should be childproof. The public has two months to provide feedback. If you would like to voice your ... «News8000.com - WKBT, Jul 15»
4
You Will Be Found Guilty For Using Marijuana From The Car
This should be achieved through the use of appropriate childproof packaging and ensuring that extracts and edibles are well regulated and ... «MMJ Observer, Jul 15»
5
The Dangers of E-Cigarettes – and How to Protect Your Kids
Federal law does not yet require liquid nicotine or "e-liquid," which is used to refill the reusable products, to have childproof packaging. «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
6
Kids Summer Safety: Playgrounds, Cribs, Bikes, Household
Use childproof locks to secure the cabinet. Be alert to medicine stored in other locations, like pills in purses, vitamins on counters and medicine ... «WFMY News 2, Jul 15»
7
Commentary: Water safety must be a communitywide effort
If you have a child, install door alarms and childproof locks on all doors leading to a pool. When a child is in the water, there must be a “water ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
8
Anyone Can Outback
Our 2008 ST Patrol has all the options: DVD player in the ceiling, power windows, childproof locks, air conditioning, all that mommy-junk that ... «Four Wheeler Network, Jul 15»
9
7 Summer Safety Tips for INSIDE the Home
Make sure that you eliminate potential dangers, for instance, by installing childproof window locks, as well as cords for blinds or windows that ... «Fox 2 KFXV, Jul 15»
10
FDA Moves to Add Warning Lables and Childproof Packaging to …
In recent months, emergency cases of liquid nicotine poisoning have increased across the country, prompting an FDA probe into the substance. «iFreePress.com, Jul 15»

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