security (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /sɪˈkjʊərəti/
Definition
The state of being free from danger or threat.
Examples
The new alarm system provides enhanced security for our home.
National security is a top priority for the government.
She felt a sense of security knowing her family was safe.
How to Use security
- security of (prepositional phrase)
- The state of being protected from danger or threat concerning something specific. — "The security of the nation depends on its citizens."
- security guard (collocation)
- A person employed to protect a building, area, or person. — "A security guard stood at the entrance of the museum."
- security system (collocation)
- A set of devices and procedures designed to protect a place or person from danger. — "We installed a new security system in our apartment."
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