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Collocation

security check

compound noun B1 compound noun

An inspection carried out to ensure the safety and security of an area, person, or item, often before entering a restricted zone.

security check: An inspection carried out to ensure the safety and security of an area, person, or item, often before enteri…

Definition

'security check' is a common English collocation. An inspection carried out to ensure the safety and security of an area, person, or item, often before entering a restricted zone.

security + check(s)

“Passengers must pass a security check before boarding the plane.”

Examples

  • All visitors must pass a security check before entering the building.
  • Before the concert, everyone had to go through a thorough security check.
  • The airport has increased its security checks in response to the recent threat.
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  • Please prepare your documents for the final security check at the gate.
  • The strict security checks at the border caused long delays.
  • After the incident, they decided to implement stricter security checks on all luggage.
  • He managed to clear the first security check without any issues.
  • It's normal to feel a bit anxious during a random security check.
  • The new regulations require an additional security check for all international flights.
  • Despite the extra security checks, the event ran smoothly.

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