Beveiligen
Example: We moeten onze gegevens goed beveiligen tegen hackers.
Definition
"Beveiligen" means to protect or secure something, especially data or property, to prevent unauthorized access or harm. For example, in the phrase 'We moeten onze gegevens goed beveiligen tegen hackers,' it refers to securing data effectively against hackers.
Etymology
The Dutch word "beveiligen" comes from the prefix 'be-' combined with 'veilig,' meaning safe or secure. The verb literally means to make something safe. Did you know? The root 'veilig' is related to the English word 'safe,' showing a shared Germanic origin.
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"Beveiligen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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