| affirmative action |
a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action. |
| bail1 |
money left with a court of law to make sure that a person will appear in court. |
| chaperone |
an adult who goes along with young people in a social situation to make sure they behave properly and are safe. |
| check |
a written order to a bank to pay money from an account. [1/4 definitions] |
| checkup |
an examination of a person or thing to discover if there are any problems. Having a doctor look closely at one's body to make sure one is healthy is one kind of checkup. Having a mechanic look at a car to make sure it is running properly is another kind of checkup. |
| double check |
to check something twice to make sure that it is correct. |
| ensure |
to make sure or certain. [1/2 definitions] |
| guarantee |
a promise to make sure that some duty or responsibility will be met. [1/5 definitions] |
| inspect |
to look at in a critical and formal way to make sure that standards are kept. [1/2 definitions] |
| insure |
to guarantee or make sure of; ensure. [1/6 definitions] |
| look in |
to look into a room or building to make sure that a person, thing, or situation is all right, (often fol. by "on"). |
| pledge |
something given to make sure that an agreement is met. [1/7 definitions] |
| precaution |
something done beforehand to avoid or prevent a danger or harm; something done to make sure everything goes well. |
| sanction |
something to make sure that a law is obeyed; a punishment for not obeying a law. [1/5 definitions] |
| see1 |
to make sure. [1/8 definitions] |
| tuck in |
to make sure a child is covered well before sleeping at night. |
| verify |
to make sure of the truth or correctness of. |