security department
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3.4
- noun
- /sɪˈkjʊrɪti dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
:
departamento de seguridad
- The security department quickly responded to the incident to ensure everyone's safety.
- homeland security department
- national security department
- state security department
And they, they hid out the assassination team in Pemex's security department.
- And they, they hid out the assassination team in Pemex's security department.
Examples
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Who better to spirit her out of Selene for a while than the head of Astro's security department?
Fiction book (2001) -
Over the years, Lester had used Ned for various projects, culminating in his being hired as head of the clinic's security department.
Fiction book (1991) -
There is more than one security department in this government.
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Could I talk to somebody in your security department?
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Subsequently, the employee asked for and received a transfer to the security department.
Academic text (2000) -
She was arguing with someone who appeared to be from the hospital's security department.
Fiction book (2002) -
On his sleeve was sewn the logo of the security department of the clinic.
Fiction book (1991) -
In the OTV Studios security department, a phone rings; a man answers nervously.
Fiction book (1995) -
For any issues regarding safety, you should contact the security department immediately.
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When he noticed a suspicious person in the building, he informed the security department without delay.
Synonyms
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3.3
A group of people hired by a company to protect its buildings and goods
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2.8
A group of employees who protect people, property and information from theft and damage
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3.9
A group of guards a company or person hires to protect people and property
How Big
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3.4
5
2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a department responsible for protecting persons or property' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'security' (protection measures/people) with 'department' (organizational unit). This noun+noun composition follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern and would be immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Security department names the group in a company whose job is security, 'keeping people and things safe', and who work together in a department. Picture a team of guards at the entrance watching doors and locks; that image shows why the phrase means the team that protects people and property.