ensure
gb/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/ us/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/
B1
English
~ 800
biztosít, gondoskodik, meggyőződik
VERB
B1
1
Usage pattern:
to ensure [that] [something]
The company took steps to ensure the safety of its workers.
A vállalat intézkedéseket tett dolgozói biztonságának biztosítása érdekében.
Please ensure that all doors are locked before leaving.
Kérjük, távozás előtt gondoskodjon arról, hogy minden ajtó be legyen zárva.
This policy will help ensure equal opportunities for everyone.
Regular maintenance ensures the machine runs smoothly.
We must ensure the accuracy of our data before publishing.
Learner examples
I ensure the door is locked every night.
Minden este gondoskodom róla, hogy az ajtó be legyen zárva.
Please ensure you have your ticket before boarding.
Kérjük, felszállás előtt győződjön meg arról, hogy megvan a jegye.
He will ensure that the room is clean.
We must ensure everyone gets food.
The teacher ensures students understand the lesson.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ensure' with 'insure'. 'Ensure' means to make certain, while 'insure' relates to buying insurance.
Meaning
Make certain something happens
Collocations
ensure safety
|ensure success
|ensure compliance
|ensure quality
|ensure accuracy
Synonyms
guarantee (Stronger and more formal; often implies a promise backed by authority or law.)
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secure (More formal; can imply taking active measures to make something safe or certain.)
Antonyms
endanger (Means to put at risk, the opposite of making something safe or certain.)
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jeopardize (Means to put in danger or make uncertain.)
Themes
daily life
|business
|planning
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make sure that something happens or is true.
To make certain that something will happen or be true.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ensure
IPA
GB/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/
US/ɪnʃˈʊɹ/
Syllables & stress
en - sure (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sure)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: ensure
- 3rd Person Singular: ensures
- Present Participle: ensuring
- Past: ensured
Word family
Expressions
ensure against
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹ əɡˈɛnst/
fixed phrase
Prevent something bad from happening
To take action so that something bad does not happen.
Examples
- The company has measures in place to ensure against fraud.
- Regular backups ensure against data loss.
ensure that
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹ ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
Make certain a fact/event happens
To make sure that a specific thing happens or is true.
Examples
- Please ensure that you arrive on time for the meeting.
- We must ensure that all equipment is turned off before leaving.