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ensuring

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈʃʊɹɪŋ// UK //ɛnʃˈɔːɹɪŋ// en·sur·ing

v. making sure that something happens or is true. You use this when you want to be certain about a result.

v. making certain that a situation or outcome will occur. Transitive — requires a direct object or a 'that' clause.


SIMPLE

The manager is ensuring all the doors are locked.

CONTEXTUAL

The safety officer is currently ensuring that all employees wear their protective gear while on the factory floor.

COMPLEX

By implementing these rigorous quality control measures, the company is ensuring that every product leaving the warehouse meets international safety standards.

Synonyms
Usage

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

Pitfall

ensuring for the safetyensuring the safetyEnsure is a transitive verb and does not take the preposition 'for' before its object.

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