Definitions

1. adjective

designed to prevent children from gaining access to something that could be hazardous or cause injury

“The parents made sure the cabinet was childproof to prevent their toddler from getting into the cleaning supplies.”

2. NIL

a device or mechanism designed to prevent children from opening or accessing something

“The childproof doorknob was very difficult for the young children to turn.”

3. verb

to make something safe from children by installing devices or mechanisms that prevent access

“The homeowner childproofed the house to make it safe for their new baby.”