| 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. |
| alert |
When you alert someone, you tell them about something they should know about. We usually alert people about something that might be dangerous or to make sure they know about something important to them. [1/3 definitions] |
| attend |
When someone attends an important person, they go along with them and make sure they are OK. [1/4 definitions] |
| bail1 |
money left with a court to make sure that a person who is set free after arrest will return for trial. [1/3 definitions] |
| breed |
When people breed dogs, it means that they keep certain kinds of dogs and try to make sure that those dogs have puppies. People also breed cats, horses, cattle, and other animals. People breed animals to produce more of certain kinds that they want or to produce animals that are stronger or have certain characteristics that they want. [1/3 definitions] |
| care |
When you care for a person, you make sure that they are OK and that they have what they need. [1/7 definitions] |
| chaperone |
an adult who goes along with young people in a social situation to make sure they behave properly and are safe. |
| check |
a test or search to make sure that something is correct or in order. [2/11 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. |
| counselor |
A counselor is a person who guides and helps children at a summer camp. Counselors also make sure that children follow the rules of the camp. [1/2 definitions] |
| diplomat |
A diplomat is person whose job is to do things to keep or make a good relationship between their own country and another country. At the same time, they try to make sure their own country is treated well by the other country. A diplomat is sent from their own country to the other country, and they often stay there a long time. [1/2 definitions] |
| ensure |
to make sure or certain. [1/2 definitions] |
| exactly |
When you do something exactly, you do it so that there will be no mistakes. If you measure something exactly, you make sure that the amount is not any more or any less than it should be. [1/2 definitions] |
| guarantee |
a promise to make sure that some duty or responsibility will be met. [1/5 definitions] |
| guard |
When someone guards another person, they watch that person and make sure they do not escape. [1/6 definitions] |
| host1 |
When someone hosts an event, they arrange the event and make sure everyone who comes has what they need. [1/3 definitions] |
| in advance |
When you do something in advance, you do it before some event in the future, often to make sure you are ready for it or to make sure there will be no problems. Sometimes people want you to do something in advance in order to prevent any problems for them. |
| inspect |
to look at in a critical and formal way to make sure that standards are kept. [1/2 definitions] |
| lifeguard |
A lifeguard is a person whose job is to watch over a swimming area and make sure everyone is safe. |
| make sure |
When you make sure about something, you check it or test it so that you can feel certain about it in some way. If it's very important that you have locked the door, you might go to the door, take a look, and check that the lock is in the correct position. In this way, you can make sure that the door is locked. |
| mind |
When you mind someone, especially a young child, you pay attention to them to make sure they are OK. [1/5 definitions] |