security

sicurezza

Condizione in cui si è al riparo dai pericoli o dal rischio di perdere ciò che serve.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: safety, stability

Contrari: insecurity

Espressioni comuni: job security, financial security, sense of security, personal security

sicurezza, misure di sicurezza

Persone, attrezzature e misure che proteggono un luogo o chi lo usa dai pericoli.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: protection

Espressioni comuni: airport security, tight security, security checks

servizio di sicurezza

Squadra o reparto che protegge persone o luoghi e mantiene l’ordine.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: security department, security staff

Espressioni comuni: call security, work in security, security department

titolo, valore mobiliare

Documento o registrazione che attesta la proprietà di un investimento in un’impresa o il diritto a ricevere denaro.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: financial instrument

Espressioni comuni: government security, sell a security, security certificate