The security check
Example: Security check screens passengers before entering departure area
Definition
"The security check" is a procedure in air travel where passengers and their belongings are examined to ensure safety before entering the departure area. It involves screening for prohibited items and verifying identity to prevent security threats on flights.
Etymology
The phrase "the security check" combines 'security,' derived from Latin 'securitas,' meaning safety or freedom from care, and 'check,' from Old French 'chequier,' meaning to verify or inspect. The term evolved in the context of transportation to denote safety inspections, especially in airports.
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"The security check" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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