sicherstellen

German (Berlin)

/ˈzɪçɐʃtɛln̩/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (legal) to seize, confiscate a physical object as a measure to avert danger (a Gefahrenabwehrmaßnahme)
  • to ensure, to make sure, to guarantee

Etymology

Compound from German sicher (safe, sure, confident) + German stellen (place, set, put, surround, provide, relocate, pose).

Origin

German (Berlin)

stellen

Gloss

place, set, put, surround, provide, relocate, pose

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