childproof — English Dictionary

Adjective

1. Designed to be unable for a child to use, operate, or open.

   Examples

   Because of her arthritis, she always asked not to have childproof caps on her medicine bottles.

2. Made safe for children.

   Synonyms

   childsafe

   Examples

   They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam.

3. Made safe from children; resistant to damage by children.

   Examples

   After several visits from his darling nephews, Mike's bookshelves were childproof; all breakables and valuable books had been moved out of reach.

Verb

1. To make something childproof (in any sense).

   Examples

   I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint.

Verb

1. make safe against children

   Synonyms

   child-proof

   Broader terms

   proof

   Examples

   childproof the apartment