German word

sicherstellen

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɪçɐˌʃtɛlən/

Meaning

  • verbmake sure

Example

Ich stelle sicher, dass das Licht aus ist.

I make sure that the light is off.

Illustration for sicherstellen (make sure)

More examples

Bitte stellen Sie sicher, dass die Türen verschlossen sind.

Please make sure that the doors are locked.

Core concept

A result is placed in a secure position, so a task is completed or an item is secured.

Common phrases

  • etwas sicherstellen lassen

    have ___ ensured

  • sicherstellen, dass ...

    make sure that ___

Similar words

sichergehen: Verify that there are no mistakes or omissions.
dafür sorgen: Act and arrange matters to bring about a desired event.
garantieren: Give a firm promise that something will happen or hold true.
gewährleisten: Ensure a state remains dependable through established conditions or systems.

Definition in German

dafür sorgen, dass etwas garantiert vorhanden oder erledigt ist.

Word origin

Sicherstellen combines the adjective "sicher" with the verb "stellen" and literally expresses putting something in a secure state.

Usage tips

  • As a separable verb, it appears as "stellt ... sicher" in main clauses but as "sicherzustellen" with "zu".

Other meanings

  • secureverb
  • guaranteeverb
  • seizeverb

Opposites

Related words

  • sicherstellendensuringadjective

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