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protective measure
An action or precaution taken to protect people, animals, objects, or areas from harm, danger, or negative influences.
Das Tragen eines Helms auf der Baustelle ist eine wichtige Schutzmaßnahme.
Wearing a helmet on the construction site is an important protective measure.
This word is made up of 'der Schutz' (protection) and 'die Maßnahme' (measure). The '-s-' in the middle is a so-called linking s, which connects the two parts of the word.
Die Firma hat neue Schutzmaßnahmen für ihre Mitarbeiter eingeführt.
The company has introduced new protective measures for its employees.
'Schutzmaßnahme' (protective measure) is very often combined with the verbs 'treffen' (to take), 'ergreifen' (to take), or 'einführen' (to introduce). All three express that a measure is actively implemented.
Die Stadt hat Schutzmaßnahmen gegen Hochwasser ergriffen.
The city has taken protective measures against flooding.
To state the purpose of a protective measure, you use the preposition 'gegen' (against) followed by the accusative. The pattern is: 'Schutzmaßnahmen gegen etwas' (protective measures against something).
Welche Schutzmaßnahmen gibt es gegen Cyber-Angriffe?
What protective measures are there against cyberattacks?
The word 'Schutzmaßnahme' (protective measure) belongs to formal language. It is often found in official texts, news reports, instructions, or official announcements.
Aufgrund des Sturms wurden besondere Schutzmaßnahmen angeordnet.
Due to the storm, special protective measures were ordered.
security measure
Schutzmassnahme and Sicherheitsmassnahme both refer to precautions taken to prevent harm. A Sicherheitsmassnahme usually targets specific dangers such as accidents or break-ins and increases safety. Schutzmassnahme is broader and also applies to harmful influences such as frost or noise.
Die Abdeckung der jungen Pflanzen ist eine Schutzmassnahme gegen Frost.
Covering the young plants is a protective measure against frost.
Die Alarmanlage des Gewächshauses ist eine Sicherheitsmassnahme gegen Einbrüche.
The greenhouse alarm system is a security measure against break-ins.
