{ "term": "security", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "academic": true, "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b1", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc.", "sensetop": "security against something", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "**national/homeland security** *(= the defence of a country)*" }, { "text": "airport security officers" }, { "text": "The bars are to provide security against break-ins.", "contextForm": "security against something" }, { "text": "They carried out **security checks** at the airport." }, { "text": "Passwords are a very important **security measure**." }, { "text": "The visit took place amidst **tight security** *(= the use of many police officers)*." }, { "text": "the **security forces/services** *(= the police, army, etc.)*" }, { "text": "a **high/maximum security prison** *(= for dangerous criminals)*" }, { "text": "a security alert/threat/situation" }, { "text": "a security adviser/expert" }, { "text": "The criminals were caught *(= filmed)* on a security video." }, { "text": "to tighten/improve/enhance security" }, { "text": "The team abandoned its tour due to security concerns." }, { "text": "The two countries agreed to work together to strengthen **border security**." }, { "text": "We will protect our national security." }, { "text": "Before I can answer your question I have to **take you through security** *(= ask some questions to check a person's identity)*." }, { "text": "For security reasons, passengers are requested not to leave any luggage unattended." }, { "text": "Screw windows to the frame for maximum security." }, { "text": "The leaking of state secrets has compromised national security." }, { "text": "He lost his security clearance because he failed a lie-detector test." }, { "text": "The demonstrations were brutally broken up by the security forces." }, { "text": "Soldiers stand at security checkpoints." } ], "topics": ["Law and justice"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["heightened", "strict", "tight"], "verb + security": ["provide (somebody with)", "ensure", "guarantee"], "security + noun": ["apparatus", "forces", "services"], "preposition": ["security against"], "phrases": [ "for security reasons", "a high level of security", "peace and security" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "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", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "My bag was emptied and searched when I went through security." }, { "text": "It took ages to clear security and reach the departure lounge." }, { "text": "Airport security might decide you're unfit to fly." } ], "topics": ["Transport by air"] }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the department of a large company or organization that deals with the protection of its buildings, equipment and staff", "examples": [ { "text": "Security was/were called to the incident." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "protection against something bad that might happen in the future", "cefr": "b1", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "financial security" }, { "text": "Which type of investment offers the greatest security?" }, { "text": "This system provides basic security for employees." } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["greater", "emotional", "psychological"], "verb + security": [ "have", "give (somebody)", "provide (somebody with)" ], "security + noun": ["blanket"], "phrases": [ "a false sense of security", "a feeling of security", "a sense of security" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "the state of feeling happy and safe from danger or worry", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the security of a loving family life" }, { "text": "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)." }, { "text": "He gave her the emotional security she needed." }, { "text": "They have the security of a good home." } ], "topics": ["Feelings"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["greater", "emotional", "psychological"], "verb + security": [ "have", "give (somebody)", "provide (somebody with)" ], "security + noun": ["blanket"], "phrases": [ "a false sense of security", "a feeling of security", "a sense of security" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "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", "sensetop": "as security for something", "cefr": "c2", "examples": [ { "text": "His home and business are being held as security for the loan.", "contextForm": "as security for something" }, { "text": "She pledged her jewellery as security for a £50 000 loan." }, { "text": "His father agreed to stand security for his son's house-purchase loan." }, { "text": "The bank will make a loan against the security of the lender's house." } ], "topics": ["Money"], "collocations": { "verb + security": [ "put up (something as)", "use something as", "hold (something as)" ], "preposition": [ "against the security of", "as security", "security for" ] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "documents proving that somebody is the owner of shares, etc. in a particular company", "labels": "(finance)", "examples": [ { "text": "government securities" }, { "text": "a securities lawyer with Tinson and Zelkins" }, { "text": "the faltering securities market" }, { "text": "Wall Street securities firms" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["agency", "company", "corporate"], "verb + securities": ["issue", "buy", "purchase"], "securities + noun": ["company", "firm", "market"] } } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/sɪˈkjʊərəti/", "audio": "se/security/security__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/sɪˈkjʊrəti/", "audio": "se/security/security__us_2.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Old French securite or Latin securitas, from securus ‘free from care’, from se- ‘without’ + cura ‘care’." }