ensure

2 definitions • 3 examples

to make something certain to happen:

The airline is taking steps to ensure safety on its aircraft.

[ + (that) ] The role of the police is to ensure (that) the law is obeyed.

ensure something for someone [ + two objects ] Their 2–0 victory today has ensured the Italian team a place in the Cup Final/ensured a place in the Cup Final for the Italian team.

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