De veiligheidscontrole
Example: De veiligheidscontrole op het vliegveld duurt meestal tien minuten.
Definition
"De veiligheidscontrole" refers to the security screening process at airports where passengers and their belongings are checked to ensure safety before boarding a flight. It typically involves passing through metal detectors and having luggage scanned to prevent dangerous items on board.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de veiligheidscontrole" combines "veiligheid," meaning safety or security, and "controle," meaning control or inspection. It literally translates to 'the safety check,' reflecting its purpose in aviation to maintain safe travel conditions. Did you know that the concept of security checks became widespread after increased air travel and safety concerns in the late 20th century?
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"De veiligheidscontrole" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the security check