heavy security
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3.8
- noun
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seguridad reforzada
- Looks like heavy security from here.
- heavy security presence
- very heavy security
- extremely heavy security
Examples
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The limousine is whisked away under searchlights and heavy security.
Fiction book (1995) -
Due to the high-profile nature of the trial, the courthouse had heavy security during the proceedings.
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This is one heavy security system.
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Well, whoever it is, they've got heavy security.
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It travels with heavy security and usually with one or more replicas.
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No terrorist attacks were reported, and Afghan officials attended Muharram ceremonies under heavy security.
Blog text (28) -
Instead, it relied on heavy security measures, including massive arrests, the death penalty, and after October 1992, the use of military courts to try suspected militants.
Academic text (1999) -
Whilst I agree that others who may have ideas about committing acts of terrorism may be discouraged due to the heavy security activities that have been active for the last decade, I do think that this is the only way in which terrorism is thwarted by this system.
Blog text (14) -
This location, though, has somehow retained unique room-by-room vibrant paint schemes, but also the heavy security doors and Crosses of Lorraine motifs, the classic icon of tuberculosis.
Blog text (25) -
The event attracted many VIP guests, so there was heavy security at the venue.
Synonyms
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2.5
Things or people that keep homes and buildings safe from crime and danger
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3.7
Actions and devices that stop people from spying, stealing, or damaging property
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2.8
A group of employees who protect people, property and information from theft and damage
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3.2
Extra steps you take to keep people or things safe
How Secure
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a transparent adjective + noun composition: 'heavy' (large amount/intensity) straightforwardly modifies 'security' (protective measures), yielding the meaning 'extensive or intense protective measures.' The composition follows a common cross-linguistic adjective–noun pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Heavy security uses heavy to mean 'large or strong' and security to mean 'protection'. Imagine many strong guards, big barriers, and strict checks, and you can see why it means 'a lot of protective measures'.