De beveiligingscontrole
Example: De beveiligingscontrole op het vliegveld duurde langer dan verwacht.
Definition
"De beveiligingscontrole" refers to the security screening process at places like airports, where passengers and their belongings are checked to ensure safety. It involves inspecting people and items to prevent dangerous or prohibited objects from entering secure areas.
Etymology
The word "de beveiligingscontrole" comes from Dutch, combining "beveiliging" meaning security or protection, and "controle" meaning control or inspection. It literally means 'security control,' reflecting its purpose of maintaining safety in public spaces. Did you know this compound word highlights the practical aspect of security checks?
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"De beveiligingscontrole" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the security check