security
gb/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/ us/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
A2
Inglés
~ 700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A2
state
1
Protection from harm or danger
A state where you are safe and not in danger.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s security
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'security' with 'safety'. 'Security' often involves protection against intentional harm, like crime, whereas 'safety' can refer to being free from all kinds of danger, including accidents.
Sinónimos
safety (Often focuses more on freedom from accidents or unintentional harm, while 'security' can include protection from deliberate threats.)
Antónimos
danger (Represents the presence of harm or threat, the opposite of being secure.)
Colocaciones
national security
|personal security
|security measures
|security guard
|security system
Temas
safety
|daily life
|law
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The airport has tight security to protect passengers.
- She values the security of living in a safe neighborhood.
- Security was increased after the recent incident.
- Good lighting can improve the security of your home.
- They hired extra staff to provide security during the event.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The police help to give us security.
- I feel security in my home.
- The bank has good security.
- There is a security guard at the door.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
2
Protective personnel or systems
People or things that keep a place or person safe.
Patrón de uso:
[place] has [security]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with the general state of safety; here it refers specifically to people or systems providing protection.
Sinónimos
guards (Refers specifically to people who protect a place, not systems or measures.)
Antónimos
intruders (People who enter a place without permission, often causing a security problem.)
Colocaciones
airport security
|security guard
|security team
Temas
safety
|law
|work
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- Security stopped us at the gate.
- The concert had heavy security to manage the crowd.
- Call building security if you see anything suspicious.
- Security will check your bags before you enter.
- They improved their security with new cameras.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Security is at the front door.
- The school has security to protect students.
- Security checks everyone before they go in.
Sustantivo
formal
B1
entity
3
Measures for protection
Actions or things used to keep people or things safe.
Patrón de uso:
[place] has [security measures]
Sinónimos
protection measures (A broader term that can include non-security-related safety steps.)
Antónimos
vulnerability (A weakness that could be exploited by threats.)
Colocaciones
security measures
|security checks
|security procedures
Temas
business
|technology
|law
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- The company updated its security measures after the breach.
- Security procedures are strict in this building.
- Effective security can prevent data theft.
- They invested in better security for their network.
- Security checks are required before entry.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The office has new security measures.
- Security checks are important at the airport.
- We need good security for our computers.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
state
4
Financial stability and safety
When you have enough money to feel safe about your future.
Patrón de uso:
financial security
Sinónimos
stability (A broad term that can refer to many kinds of steadiness, not just financial.)
Antónimos
poverty (Lack of money and resources, opposite of financial stability.)
Colocaciones
financial security
|economic security
Temas
business
|finance
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- He worked hard to achieve financial security for his family.
- Pensions provide some security in old age.
- Her savings give her a sense of security.
- Many people worry about their economic security during a recession.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My parents want financial security for me.
- He saved money for his future security.
- We want economic security in our country.
Sustantivo
technical
B2
entity
5
Tradable financial asset
A thing like a stock or bond that you can buy and sell for investment.
Sinónimos
investment instrument (General term for any item used for investing, not only securities.)
Antónimos
liability (Something owed rather than owned as an asset.)
Colocaciones
trade securities
|government securities
Temas
business
|finance
Ejemplos
- She invested heavily in government securities.
- The firm trades in various securities on the stock exchange.
- Securities must be registered before they are sold to the public.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I bought some securities from the bank.
- They sell government securities.
- He trades securities every day.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
security
AFI
GB/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
US/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
Sílabas y acento
se - cur - ity (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cur)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: security
- Plural: securities, security
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
tighten security
1/tˈaɪtən sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Increase protective measures
To make rules and actions stronger to keep people or things safe.
Ejemplos
- The school decided to tighten security after the incident.
- Airports have tightened security since last year.
security blanket
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
informal
Comfort item for reassurance
Something that makes you feel safe and comfortable, often a blanket for a child.
Ejemplos
- Her old teddy bear is her security blanket when she's nervous.
- For him, coffee in the morning is like a security blanket.
security blanket
2/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti blˈæŋkɪt/
idiom
object or habit giving comfort
Something, often a special object or habit, that makes a person feel safe and calm, especially a child.
Ejemplos
- The little boy refuses to sleep without his security blanket.
- For many people, their phone has become a kind of security blanket.
- He treats his job as a security blanket and is afraid to try something new.
security breach
1/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti bɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
Unauthorized access to secure data/system
When someone gets into a computer system or place without permission.
Ejemplos
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer information.
- A security breach led to stolen passwords.
security breach
2/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti bɹˈit͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
Failure of protection allowing access
When someone gets into a place, system, or information without permission because protection failed.
Ejemplos
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer data.
- Security breaches can cost businesses millions of dollars.