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- Dictionarysecurity/sɪˈkjʊərɪti/
noun
- 1. the state of being free from danger or threat: "the system is designed to provide maximum security against toxic spills"
- 2. a thing deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfilment of an undertaking or the repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in case of default. Similar
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protection of a person, building, organization, or country against threats such as crime or attacks by foreign countries: The station was closed for two hours because of a security alert. 30 demonstrators were killed in clashes with the security forces over the weekend.
1. : the quality or state of being secure: such as. a. : freedom from danger : safety. b. : freedom from fear or anxiety. c. : freedom from the prospect of being laid off. job security. 2. a. : something given, deposited, or pledged to make certain the fulfillment of an obligation. b. : surety. 3.
Security mostly refers to protection from hostile forces, but it has a wide range of other senses: for example, as the absence of harm (e.g., freedom from want); as the presence of an essential good (e.g., food security); as resilience against potential damage or harm (e.g. secure foundations); as secrecy (e.g., a secure telephone ...
Security refers to all the measures that are taken to protect a place, or to ensure that only people with permission enter it or leave it. They are now under a great deal of pressure to tighten their airport security.
something that secures or makes safe; protection; defense. Synonyms: safety, safeguard. freedom from financial cares or from want: The insurance policy gave the family security. precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, etc.: claims that security was lax at the embassy;
[uncountable] the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc. national/homeland security (= the defence of a country) airport security officers. security against something The bars are to provide security against break-ins. They carried out security checks at the airport.
Security means safety, as well as the measures taken to be safe or protected. In order to provide adequate security for the parade, town officials often hire extra guards. A small child will sometimes latch on to a blanket or stuffed animal that gives him or her the feeling of security.
1. Freedom from risk or danger; safety. 2. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence. 3. Something that gives or assures safety, as: a. A group or department of private guards: Call building security if a visitor acts suspicious. b. Measures adopted by a government to prevent espionage, sabotage, or attack.
the things that are done to keep someone or something safe: airport / national security. a security alarm. Fewer examples. The security guard relented and let them through. Driving along in a comfortable car can give you a false sense of security. Applicants are screened to ensure that none of them is a security risk.
security. noun. /sɪˈkyʊrət̮i/. (pl. securities) protection. [uncountable] the activities involved in protecting a country, building, or person against attack, danger, etc. national security (= the defense of a country) airport security They carried out security checks at the airport.
