Collocations for security - noun
1. feeling safe/being free from worry
ADJ.
greater | emotional, psychological | economic, financial | job
VERB + SECURITY
have
They have the security of a good home.
They have the security of a good home.
give (sb), provide (sb with)
He gave her the emotional security she needed.
He gave her the emotional security she needed.
PHRASES
be lulled into a false sense of security, a feeling/sense of security, the security of tenure
2. to protect sb/sth from thieves, attack, war, etc.
ADJ.
maximum, top
Screw windows to the frame for maximum security. | a maximum security prison
Screw windows to the frame for maximum security. | a maximum security prison
heightened | strict, tight | lax | collective | national, state | internal | personal | home
VERB + SECURITY
ensure, provide (sb with) | improve, strengthen, tighten (up)
We need to tighten security around the hotel during the president''s visit.
We need to tighten security around the hotel during the president''s visit.
compromise, undermine
The leaking of secrets from the Defence Ministry has compromised national security.
The leaking of secrets from the Defence Ministry has compromised national security.
SECURITY + NOUN
apparatus, forces, services | adviser, guard, man, people, personnel, staff | arrangements, matters, measures, policy, system | check | risk | camera, device, van, video
PREP.
~ against
The bars are to provide security against break-ins.
The bars are to provide security against break-ins.
PHRASES
for security reasons
For security reasons, passengers are requested not to leave any luggage unattended.
For security reasons, passengers are requested not to leave any luggage unattended.
peace and security
3. when you borrow money
VERB + SECURITY
lend sth on | stand
His father agreed to stand security for his son''s house-purchase loan.
His father agreed to stand security for his son''s house-purchase loan.
take (sth as)
PREP.
against the ~ of
The bank will make a loan against the security of the lender''s house.
The bank will make a loan against the security of the lender''s house.
as ~
She pledged her jewellery as security for a £50,000 loan.
She pledged her jewellery as security for a £50,000 loan.
~ for 4 securities
share documents
share documents
ADJ.
company, government | foreign, overseas | listed, unlisted | gilt-edged
VERB + SECURITY
issue | buy | sell