safety net noun
plural ∼ nets [count] 1 : a net that is placed below acrobats to catch them if they fall 2 : something that helps someone who is in a difficult situation
▪ a financial safety net ▪ The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
▪ a financial safety net ▪ The program provides a safety net for people who have lost their jobs.
