SAFE HOUSE Definition & Meaning

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safe house

noun

a dwelling or building whose conventional appearance makes it a safe or inconspicuous place for hiding, taking refuge, or carrying on clandestine activities.

safe house

noun

a place used secretly by undercover agents, terrorists, etc, as a meeting place or refuge

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of safe house¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

Jay, not his real name, had crossed earlier from the US to this cartel-run safe house on the Mexican side of the border.

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It is not known how much he knew of his son's intentions that day and the BBC has been unable to speak to Rudakubana's parents, who are believed to be living in a safe house.

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We meet the team at a safe house, getting a rest from the fighting.

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They do this using an underground network of monasteries and safe houses.

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I prepared a very small backpack with just a few clothes, no electronic equipment, and went to the safe house where one of my friends was.

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