secure

From Latin 'securus' meaning 'free from care'.

NOUN (1)
[/sɪˈkjʊr/en-US]
safety formal / protection general / concept sentence untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in ENGLISH)
Synonyms safety formal , protection general
Antonyms insecurity

The state of being free from danger or threat; safety or protection. This concept emphasizes the feeling or condition of being safe.

plural
securities
  • Building a fence around the yard ensures more security for my children. — 子どもたちにとって庭の周りにフェンスを建てることで、より多くの 安全 を確保できます。
  • The company's security system protects sensitive information. — その会社の セキュリティ システムは機密情報を保護します。
register: formal
VERB (1)
[/sɪˈkjʊr/en-US]
ensure formal / guarantee general
Synonyms ensure formal , guarantee general
Antonyms endanger

To make something safe or certain; to guarantee that something will happen or be provided. This involves taking actions to prevent loss or harm.

irregular note if applicable
past present_participle
secured securing
  • To secure funding for the project, the team prepared a detailed proposal. — プロジェクトの資金を 確保 するために、チームは詳細な提案を準備しました。
  • They worked hard to ensure that all employees felt safe at work. — 彼らは全ての従業員が職場で安全だと感じるように懸命に働きました。
ADJ (1)
[/sɪˈkjʊr/en-US]
safe general / protected formal
Synonyms safe general , protected formal
Antonyms unsafe

Safe and protected from harm or danger; ascertained to be free from risk. This implies a condition of safety or lack of threat.

  • The child felt secure in the presence of her parents. — その子は両親のそばにいることで、安心 感を得ました。
  • It's important to have a safe environment for learning. — 学ぶための 安全な 環境を持つことが重要です。