Слово англійською: security

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Переклад security українською: забезпе́чення, ці́нні папе́ри, слу́жба охоро́ни, соціа́льне забезпе́чення

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security

noun

/sɪˈkjʊrəti/

(plural securities)

protection

[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.
Passwords are a very important security measure.
The visit took place amidst tight security (= the use of many police officers).
the security forces/services (= the police, army, etc.)
a high/maximum security prison (= for dangerous criminals)
a security alert/threat/situation
a security adviser/expert
The criminals were caught (= filmed) on a security video.
to tighten/improve/enhance security
The team abandoned its tour due to security concerns.
The two countries agreed to work together to strengthen border security.
We will protect our national security.
Before I can answer your question I have to take you through security (= ask some questions to check a person's identity).

see also high-security, minimum security prison

[uncountable] a place at an airport where you go after your passport has been checked so that officials can find out if you are carrying illegal drugs or weapons

My bag was emptied and searched when I went through security.
It took ages to clear security and reach the departure lounge.
Airport security might decide you're unfit to fly.

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airport
baggage reclaim
board
check-in
gate
immigration
lounge
passport
security
terminal

[uncountable + singular or plural verb] the department of a large company or organization that deals with the protection of its buildings, equipment and staff

Security was/were called to the incident.

[uncountable] protection against something bad that might happen in the future

financial security
Which type of investment offers the greatest security?
This system provides basic security for employees.

see also food security, information security, job security

feeling happy/safe

[uncountable] the state of feeling happy and safe from danger or worry

the security of a loving family life
She'd allowed herself to be lulled into a false sense of security (= a feeling that she was safe when in fact she was in danger).

for a loan

[uncountable, countable] a valuable item, such as a house, that you agree to give to somebody if you are unable to pay back the money that you have borrowed from them

as security for something His home and business are being held as security for the loan.

She pledged her jewellery as security for a £50 000 loan.
His father agreed to stand security for his son's house-purchase loan.
The bank will make a loan against the security of the lender's house.

shares in company

securities

[plural] (finance) documents proving that somebody is the owner of shares, etc. in a particular company

government securities

see also old age security, social security

Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French securite or Latin securitas, from securus ‘free from care’, from se- ‘without’ + cura ‘care’.

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