security

The state of being safe from danger or from losing things you need.

• Everyone needs a sense of security.
• A steady income gave her financial security.
• Workers are worried about their job security.

Similar words: safety, stability

Opposites: insecurity

Common phrases: job security, financial security, sense of security, personal security

People, equipment, and actions that protect a place or its users from danger.

• The airport increased security.
• Security cameras cover every entrance.
• Passengers waited while staff carried out extra security checks.

Similar words: protection

Common phrases: airport security, tight security, security checks

The team or department that guards people or places and keeps order.

• Please call security.
• She works in security at the museum.
• Security asked the visitors to leave the building.

Similar words: security department, security staff

Common phrases: call security, work in security, security department

A document or record showing ownership of a company investment or a right to receive money.

• This certificate represents a security.
• The bank holds several government securities.
• She sold the securities she had inherited.

Similar words: financial instrument

Common phrases: government security, sell a security, security certificate