give security

To give security to our principal ports considerable sums have already been expended, but the works remain incomplete.

They give security to the treasurer, that they will meet all charges, which may accrue against the said black man.

Hence, combat patrols to give warning or covering detachments to give security are indispensable on exposed flanks.

They first cheat me out of my just dues, by smuggling you on board, and then promise to give security for your good conduct.

The first necessity for the wall was height, to give security against escalade.