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safety precaution
A measure taken in advance to prevent accidents, dangers, damage, or criminal acts.
Das Tragen eines Helms auf der Baustelle ist eine wichtige Sicherheitsvorkehrung.
Wearing a helmet on the construction site is an important safety precaution.
The word consists of 'Sicherheit' (safety/security), the linking -s, and 'Vorkehrung' (precaution). A 'Vorkehrung' is a measure that one takes 'vorher' (beforehand). So it is literally a measure taken beforehand for safety.
Bitte lesen Sie die Sicherheitsvorkehrungen vor der Benutzung des Geräts.
Please read the safety precautions before using the device.
This noun is very often used with the verb 'treffen' (to take/make): 'Sicherheitsvorkehrungen treffen' means to take these measures. Other common verbs are 'beachten' (to observe), 'einhalten' (to comply with), or 'verschärfen' (to tighten).
Wegen des Sturms hat die Stadt besondere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen getroffen.
Because of the storm, the city took special safety precautions.
'Sicherheitsvorkehrung' (safety precaution) is a rather formal word. You often find it in instructions, official announcements, and professional contexts, for example in IT security, on construction sites, or at large events.
Die neuen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen am Flughafen sind sehr streng.
The new safety precautions at the airport are very strict.
protection / security
'Absicherung' and 'Sicherheitsvorkehrung' can both mean measures that protect against dangers or damage. 'Sicherheitsvorkehrung' is used especially for measures planned in advance against accidents, dangers, or criminal acts, for example at events, in buildings, or while traveling. 'Absicherung' is broader and can also mean financial or social security. In addition, you can document something 'zur Absicherung' (as a precaution) in case there is a dispute later. Learners may confuse the words because both sound related to safety. Remember: 'Sicherheitsvorkehrung' is more of a concrete precautionary safety measure; 'Absicherung' can be protection, a system, or proof.
Vor dem Konzert kontrolliert das Team jede Sicherheitsvorkehrung am Eingang.
Before the concert, the team checks every safety precaution at the entrance.
Im Gespräch mit der Bank geht es vor allem um die Absicherung im Alter.
In the conversation with the bank, the main topic is financial security in old age.