security

[US]/sɪˈkjʊərəti/
[UK]/sɪˈkjʊrəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. protection measures; security guarantee; security personnel; security department; security agency.

Phrases & Collocations

cybersecurity

security breach

security measures

security system

social security

public security

network security

for security

national security

information security

social security system

security council

in security

food security

security management

security bureau

as security

public security bureau

data security

security policy

computer security

security guard

Example Sentences

the governor's security detail.

a foolproof security system.

she's a security risk.

the relative security of the gay ghetto.

a high-tech security system.

security was tight at yesterday's ceremony.

safeguard the security of one's motherland

Security in the prison is very tight.

a wireless security system.

the security agent in charge at the airport.

a maximum-security prison; a maximum-security air force base.

a minimum-security prison; a minimum-security air force base.

security-wise, there are few problems.

I've got a security force as back-up.

Real-world Examples

There's a lot of security that's not in security uniforms.

Source: VOA Daily Standard October 2018 Collection

This will be absolutely devastating for global food security.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2015 Collection

He's accused of recruiting foreign mercenaries for his personal security.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2016

There was also heavy security around government buildings.

Source: CNN 10 Student English January 2021 Collection

Security guard, gardener, cook, maid, private nurse.

Source: Sherlock Holmes Detailed Explanation

Jesus. What are you joke security now too?

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

It staked the security of the United States.

Source: Humanity: The Story of All of Us

So if we take food security, for example.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2015 Collection

Have you seen the security around her place?

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

There's heavy security at the courthouse.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2019

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