Verb

sicher|gehen

Translation

to make sure, to ensure, to be certain

Ich will nur sichergehen.

I just want to make sure.

Geh sicher, dass die Tür zu ist.

Make sure the door is closed.

Wir müssen sichergehen, dass alles klappt.

We have to ensure that everything works out.

to make sure that... to make sure that... Make sure that you have your keys.

Synonyms: überprüfen (to check), kontrollieren (to control), gewährleisten (to ensure)

A compound of 'sicher' (sure, safe) and 'gehen' (to go). Literally, 'to go sure'.

Imagine you 'go' (gehen) somewhere to make 'sure' (sicher) of something, like going to the door to check if it's locked.