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ensures

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈʃʊɹz// UK //ɛnʃˈɔːz// en·sures

v. to make sure that something happens or is certain. You use this when you want to guarantee a specific result.

v. to make certain that a outcome or condition will occur. Transitive; requires a direct object or a 'that' clause.


SIMPLE

The lock ensures that the door stays closed.

CONTEXTUAL

The new safety protocol ensures that every employee receives proper training before operating the machinery.

COMPLEX

A robust legal framework ensures that individual rights are protected against arbitrary state power, thereby maintaining the stability of the democratic system.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and frequently followed by a 'that' clause or a direct noun object.

Pitfall

This ensures to happenThis ensures that it happensEnsure is not followed by an infinitive; it requires a 'that' clause or a noun phrase.

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