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