safety vest

collocation in English

meaningsofsafetyandvest

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safety
noun[U]
uk
/ˈseɪf.ti/us
/ˈseɪf.ti/
a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or ...
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vest
noun[C]
uk
/vest/us
/vest/
UK
a type of underwear, often with no sleeves, that covers the upper part of the body, worn for ...
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(Definition ofsafetyandvestfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsafety vest

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I am sure that we have got rid of thesafetyvest, the straitjacket.
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Another thing is called the "safetyvest"—another word for a straitjacket.
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The usual equipment of a marshaller is a reflectingsafetyvest, a helmet with acoustic earmuffs, and gloves or marshaling wandshandheld illuminated beacons.
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The lunch assistants are required to wear asafetyvestso that they can be identify as a staff and easy for students to find them.
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It has got so bad that they are now being issued with safety vests.
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However, railway workers who have to go upon the track are already required to wear high visibility orange safety vests.
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There are other standards for other types of reflectors such as safety vests and reflectors on bicycles.
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This equipment includes flashlights, signal mirrors, tactical vests, safety vests, and food that will last them at least 24 hours.
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A safety reflector is similar to reflective stripes that can be found on safety vests and clothing worn by road workers and rescue workers.
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Police in uniform, construction workers, contractors in safety vests, employees, and concession vendors often enter with keys or agents permission.
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