ensure

S2 W1

BrE /ɪnˈʃʊər/ AmE /ɪnˈʃʊr/

verb en → es

past ensured pp ensured ing ensuring

1 GUARANTEE [transitive, T + obj] B1

to make certain that something happens or is true; to guarantee

asegurar, garantizar, asegurarse de que

  • ensure that-clause

Collocations ensure safety · ensure quality

  • We must ensure that the children are safe.

    Debemos asegurarnos de que los niños estén a salvo.

2 CHECK [transitive, T + obj] B1

to check something carefully to make sure it is correct or complete; to verify

verificar, comprobar, asegurarse de que

  • ensure that-clause

Collocations ensure accuracy · ensure completeness

  • The manager ensured the report was accurate.

    El gerente verificó que el informe fuera preciso.