Definition: 1. The activities involved in protecting a country, building or person against attack, danger, etc. 2. The state of being free from danger or injury. 3. A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends. 4. A department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers. 5. Measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc..
Use 'security' in a sentence:
1. The situation was further inflamed by the arrival of the security forces.
2. I knew he worked for a security firm.
3. Fans may undergo body searches by security guards.
4. She hasn't been cleared by security.
5. They are seriously concerned about security.
6. Once inside they short-circuited the electronic security.
7. He urged restraint on the security forces.
8. The country stepped up internal security.
9. The gang tied up a security guard.
10. The security alert brought the airport to a standstill.
11. We have a security guard around the whole area.
12. The thieves tunnelled under all the security devices.
13. He loves the security of a happy home life.
14. Security checks had been carried out preparatory to the President's visit.
15. The discovery of the bomb prompted an increase in security.
16. He was upgraded to security guard.
17. They got in disguised as security guards.
18. Security matters are treated with the utmost seriousness.
19. All candidates are carefully vetted for security reasons.
20. The flight delay was occasioned by the need for a further security check.
21. They had penetrated airport security.
22. We need tighter security at the airport.
23. Helmets can give cyclists a false sense of security.
24. The government has thrown a security blanket around the talks.
25. He managed to trick his way past the security guards.
26. Such security measures may be overkill.
27. There is no admittance without a security pass.
28. They pose a serious threat to security.
29. Government employees may be screened by the security services.
30. Let's look at the question of security.
31. They carried out security checks at the airport.
32. I showed my pass to the security guard and he waved me through.
33. The security software he uses is home brew.
34. Two young boys were filmed stealing CDs on the security video.
35. The minister will pronounce on further security measures later today.
36. A firewall provides an essential security blanket for your computer network.
37. His home and business are being held as security for the loan.
38. Financial security was high on his list of priorities.
39. It was wrong to venture his financial security on such a risky deal.
40. For reasons of security the door is always kept locked.
41. The attack was captured on film by security cameras.
42. The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run.
43. All employees at the submarine base require security clearance.
44. The President doesn't need a primer on national security.
45. The group was considered to be a risk to national security.
46. The security services were clearly caught napping.
47. There is a general consensus among teachers about the need for greater security in schools.
48. You may not enter the security area without authorization.
49. People fear that security cameras could infringe personal liberties.
