security
gb/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/ us/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 700
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
state
1
Protection from harm or danger
A state where you are safe and not in danger.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone]'s security
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
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.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
safety (Often focuses more on freedom from accidents or unintentional harm, while 'security' can include protection from deliberate threats.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
danger (Represents the presence of harm or threat, the opposite of being secure.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
national security
|personal security
|security measures
|security guard
|security system
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
safety
|daily life
|law
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
2
Protective personnel or systems
People or things that keep a place or person safe.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[place] has [security]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with the general state of safety; here it refers specifically to people or systems providing protection.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
guards (Refers specifically to people who protect a place, not systems or measures.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
intruders (People who enter a place without permission, often causing a security problem.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
airport security
|security guard
|security team
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
safety
|law
|work
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Security is at the front door.
- The school has security to protect students.
- Security checks everyone before they go in.
ਨਾਂਵ
formal
B1
entity
3
Measures for protection
Actions or things used to keep people or things safe.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[place] has [security measures]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
protection measures (A broader term that can include non-security-related safety steps.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
vulnerability (A weakness that could be exploited by threats.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
security measures
|security checks
|security procedures
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|technology
|law
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The office has new security measures.
- Security checks are important at the airport.
- We need good security for our computers.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B1
state
4
Financial stability and safety
When you have enough money to feel safe about your future.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
financial security
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
stability (A broad term that can refer to many kinds of steadiness, not just financial.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
poverty (Lack of money and resources, opposite of financial stability.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
financial security
|economic security
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|finance
|daily_life
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My parents want financial security for me.
- He saved money for his future security.
- We want economic security in our country.
ਨਾਂਵ
technical
B2
entity
5
Tradable financial asset
A thing like a stock or bond that you can buy and sell for investment.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
investment instrument (General term for any item used for investing, not only securities.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
liability (Something owed rather than owned as an asset.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
trade securities
|government securities
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|finance
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I bought some securities from the bank.
- They sell government securities.
- He trades securities every day.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
security
IPA
GB/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
US/sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
se - cur - ity (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cur)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: security
- Plural: securities, security
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
tighten security
1/tˈaɪtən sɪkjˈʊɹɪti/
fixed phrase
Increase protective measures
To make rules and actions stronger to keep people or things safe.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company reported a major security breach affecting customer data.
- Security breaches can cost businesses millions of dollars.