security check
sɪˈkjʊrɪti tʃɛk
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Definition of security check - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
airport screeninginspection of people or things for safety reasons
  • We went through a security check before boarding the plane.
inspection screening
2.
securityinvestigation of someone's background for safety clearance
  • He passed the security check for his new job.
background check
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Expressions with security

security blanketn.
blanket providing comfort to a child
The toddler never sleeps without his security blanket.
security theatern.
security measures creating an illusion of safety
The airport's new scanners are just security theater.
false sense of securityn.
belief in safety that is not real
The outdated alarm system provided a false sense of security.
private security guardn.
individual employed by a private company for security
A private security guard was stationed at the entrance of the event.
security cameran.
video camera used to watch and protect places from danger
The security camera recorded everything that happened in the store.
security depositn.
money held by a landlord to cover damages or unpaid rent
He paid a $500 security deposit when he rented the apartment..

Expressions with check

check inv.
register upon arrival at a hotel or airport
They went to check in at the hotel reception..
check onv.
verify the condition or well-being of someone or something
She called to check on her elderly neighbor's health.
check outv.
announce one's departure from a hotel
We checked out and left the hotel by 11 AM.
check intov.
register oneself or someone at a hotel or institution
They checked into the hotel late last night..
check in withv.
contact someone to update or receive information
I need to check in with my boss before leaving.
check it outv.
pay attention to something interesting
Check it out! There's a rainbow.
check offv.
mark an item as completed or dealt with
She checked off each task as she finished it..
check overv.
examine something carefully to ensure correctness
She decided to check over the report one last time before submission..
check the boxv.
mark a box on a form to indicate a choice
Please check the box if you agree with the terms.
check throughv.
inspect thoroughly to find errors or issues
She checked through the report for any mistakes.

Terms related to security check

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Terms with security check included in their meaning

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pat downv.
security check
search someone by tapping their body lightly
background investigationn.
security
detailed check of someone's history for security or employment
full background investigationn.
security check
detailed review of someone's history for security purposes
penetration testingn.
cybersecurity
security check where experts attack systems to find hidden weaknesses
positive vettingn.
security
detailed background check for security clearance
re-authenticatev.
security check
confirm someone's identity again, usually for security
pad downv.
security check
frisk or pat someone for security
patdownn.
airport security
security check by patting clothes for hidden items

Examples of security check in a sentence

  • Security check lines were especially long today.
  • A thorough security check delayed the hiring process.
  • She failed the security check due to her record.

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  1. French:contrôle de sécurité, enquête de sécurité, ...
  2. German:Sicherheitskontrolle, Sicherheitsüberprüfung, ...
  3. Italian:controllo di sicurezza, verifica dei precedenti, ...
  4. Spanish:control de seguridad, ...
  5. Portuguese:controlo de segurança, ...
  6. Chinese:安全检查, 安保审查, ...
  7. Japanese:保安検査, 身元調査, ...
  8. Arabic:تفتيش أمني, فَحْص أَمْنِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת בִּטָּחוֹן, בְּדִיקַת בִּטָּחוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:досмотр безопасности, проверка благонадёжности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевірка безпеки, ...
  12. Hindi:सुरक्षा जाँच, सुरक्षा जांच, ...
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