Home Security Terms

verb to prevent or protect against something harmful or dangerous

• The security system was installed to ward off potential intruders.
• I always carry pepper spray with me to ward off any creeps.
• I use garlic to ward off vampires.
• She surrounded herself with positive energy to ward off negative thoughts.

noun a secure container used for storing cash or other valuables

• The cashier securely locked the cash box after closing hours.
• Hey, can you grab the cash box from under the counter?
• I heard someone tried to swipe the cash box last night.
• Her mind is like a locked cash box, no one can access her thoughts easily.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

• The police are investigating a recent hot prowl burglary in the neighborhood.
• Did you hear about the hot prowl burglary that happened last night?
• That hot prowl burglary was so sketchy, man.
• The hot prowl burglary left a trail of fear and unease in its wake.