fuse / backup / safety
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fuse
A component in an electrical circuit that melts or switches off in case of overload or short circuit in order to prevent damage.
Plötzlich war das Licht aus, weil die Sicherung rausgeflogen ist.
Suddenly the light went out because the fuse had blown.
securing
The act of protecting, fastening, or bringing something to safety.
Die Sicherung der Ladung auf dem LKW dauerte eine halbe Stunde.
Securing the load on the truck took half an hour.
backup
A copy of computer data that is created to prevent data loss in the event of a system failure; a backup.
Vor dem Update solltest du unbedingt eine Sicherung deiner Daten machen.
Before the update, you should definitely make a backup of your data.
safety device
A device or system that protects against accidents, e.g. when climbing or on a weapon.
Beim Klettern ist die korrekte Sicherung durch den Partner überlebenswichtig.
When climbing, correct belaying by your partner is vital for survival.
securing / guarding
The guarding or protection of a place or area by the police or military.
Eine Spezialeinheit übernahm die Sicherung des Gebäudes.
A special unit took over the securing of the building.
The noun 'die Sicherung' is derived from the verb 'sichern' (to secure). The ending '-ung' forms a feminine noun that describes the act of securing something or an object that serves safety.
Der Techniker muss die losen Kabel sichern.
The technician has to secure the loose cables.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Sicherung' from the context. Words like 'Strom' (electricity) or 'Licht' (light) point to the electrical fuse, while 'Daten' (data) or 'Computer' point to a backup. In connection with 'Polizei' (police) or 'Militär' (military), it means guarding a place.
Die Sicherung ist durchgebrannt, wir haben keinen Strom mehr.
The fuse has blown; we no longer have electricity.
In the electrical context, people often say that a fuse 'rausfliegt' (trips), 'durchbrennt' (blows), or 'rausspringt' (trips). When replacing it, you 'wechselt' or 'tauscht' the fuse.
Als ich den Staubsauger anmachte, ist sofort die Sicherung rausgeflogen.
When I turned on the vacuum cleaner, the fuse immediately blew.
When 'Sicherung' describes the act of securing, 'von' + dative is often used to specify what is being secured.
Die Sicherung von Beweismitteln ist eine wichtige Aufgabe der Kriminalpolizei.
Securing evidence is an important task of the criminal police.
In connection with computer data, verbs such as 'eine Sicherung machen' (to make a backup), 'erstellen' (to create), or 'anlegen' (to set up/create) are used. When restoring data from the backup, you 'spielt die Sicherung ein' (restore/import the backup).
Ich mache jeden Freitag eine Sicherung meiner wichtigsten Dateien.
I make a backup of my most important files every Friday.
In this meaning, 'Sicherung' often describes an action or system that protects a person. In climbing, the partner 'übernimmt die Sicherung' (takes over the belay). On a weapon, you can 'die Sicherung lösen' or 'entsichern' (release the safety).
Der Soldat entsicherte sein Gewehr, bevor er das Gebäude betrat.
The soldier released the safety on his rifle before entering the building.
protection
Schutz is the general barrier or protective effect intended to prevent an accident. Sicherung is a specific device that typically blocks or interrupts a dangerous process. Use Schutz for the protective effect and Sicherung for the targeted mechanism.
Die Sicherung stoppt die Säge, sobald die Abdeckung geöffnet wird.
The safety device stops the saw as soon as the cover is opened.
Der Schutz über dem Sägeblatt hält die Hände vom gefährlichen Bereich fern.
The guard over the saw blade keeps hands away from the dangerous area.
