Idiom idiom
make sure that
Meaning
To check something to be certain it is true, or to take action so you can be certain of a result.
Examples
“Please make sure that you lock the door.”
“I will call the hotel to make sure that they have our reservation for tonight.”
“The project manager double-checked the data to make sure that every calculation was accurate before presenting the final report to the board.”
Last updated April 22, 2026