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security measure
A specific action or precaution taken to increase safety and protect people or things from dangers, accidents, or criminal acts.
Die Installation von Rauchmeldern ist eine wichtige Sicherheitsmaßnahme in jedem Haushalt.
Installing smoke detectors is an important security measure in every household.
'Sicherheitsmaßnahme' (security measure) is a compound word made from 'Sicherheit' (security) and 'Maßnahme' (measure). The '-s-' is a linking element. A measure is an action with a specific goal, so here it means an action for greater safety.
Das Ändern von Passwörtern ist eine wichtige digitale Sicherheitsmaßnahme.
Changing passwords is an important digital security measure.
Sicherheitsmaßnahmen (security measures) are typically 'getroffen' (taken) or 'ergriffen' (implemented/taken). When they are strengthened, they are 'verschärft' (tightened). These verbs form very fixed combinations with the noun.
Die Polizei hat nach dem Vorfall sofort Sicherheitsmaßnahmen ergriffen.
After the incident, the police immediately implemented security measures.
The word is very often used in the plural, since rarely only one single measure ensures safety. People therefore often speak of 'den Sicherheitsmaßnahmen' (the security measures).
Welche Sicherheitsmaßnahmen gelten aktuell am Flughafen?
Which security measures are currently in effect at the airport?
protective 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 Alarmanlage des Gewächshauses ist eine Sicherheitsmassnahme gegen Einbrüche.
The greenhouse alarm system is a security measure against break-ins.
Die Abdeckung der jungen Pflanzen ist eine Schutzmassnahme gegen Frost.
Covering the young plants is a protective measure against frost.
