security
Translation
safety, protection, guards, collateral
Examples
Airport security is very strict.
Airport security is very strict.
She called security when she saw the intruder.
She called security when she saw the intruder.
Job security is important to many people.
Job security is important to many people.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) safety, protection Airport security is very strict.
((sb.)) guards, security personnel She called security when she saw the intruder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: safety, protection; Antonyms: danger, insecurity
Etymology
From Latin 'securus', from 'se-' (without) + 'cura' (care). A state of being without care or danger.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'secure' lock on your door, giving you a feeling of 'security'.