make sure (of that …)

make sure (of that …)
make ˈsure (of sth/that…) idiom
1. to do sth in order to be certain that sth else happens

Make sure (that) no one finds out about this.

They scored another goal and made sure of victory.

Our staff will do their best to make sure you enjoy your visit.

2. to check that sth is true or has been done

She looked around to make sure that she was alone.

I think the door's locked, but I'll just go and make sure.

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  • make sure (of something …) — make ˈsure (of sth/that…) idiom 1. to do sth in order to be certain that sth else happens • Make sure (that) no one finds out about this. • They scored another goal and made sure of victory. • Our staff will do their best to make sure …   Useful english dictionary

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  • make sure — verb make a point of doing something; act purposefully and intentionally (Freq. 5) • Syn: ↑make a point • Hypernyms: ↑act, ↑move • Verb Frames: Somebody s PP * * * [usu. w …   Useful english dictionary

  • make sure — 1) to check something so that you can be sure about it I think I locked it but we d better make sure. make sure (that): I just wanted to make sure you knew where to go. make sure of: Always make sure of your facts before accusing anyone. 2) to… …   English dictionary

  • make\ sure — v. phr. To see about something yourself; look at to be sure. Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed. Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure. Before you write your report… …   Словарь американских идиом

  • make sure — {v. phr.} To see about something yourself; look at to be sure. * /Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed./ * /Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure./ * /Before you write… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • make sure — {v. phr.} To see about something yourself; look at to be sure. * /Father makes sure that all the lights are off before he goes to bed./ * /Mary thought she had time to get to school but she ran all the way just to make sure./ * /Before you write… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • To make sure — Sure Sure, a. [Compar. {Surer}; superl. {Surest}.] [OE. sur, OF. se[ u]r, F. s[^u]r, L. securus; se aside, without + cura care. See {Secure}, and cf. {Assure}, {Insure}, {Sicker} sure.] 1. Certainly knowing and believing; confident beyond doubt;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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