Anti-theft meaning in English
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Definition
(an) anti-theft (device): (a device) which protects something else from being stolen
Examples
- "It's the new anti-theft "app" that I downloaded this morning."
Exercise 1
"It's the new anti-theft "app" that I downloaded this morning."
This means that Philip's phone has an "app" (or application) which .
A thief is someone who .
This means that Philip's phone has an "app" (or application) which .
A thief is someone who .
"It's the new anti-theft "app" that I downloaded this morning."
This means that Philip's phone has an "app" (or application) which prevents someone from stealing it 1.
A thief is someone who steals 2.
This means that Philip's phone has an "app" (or application) which prevents someone from stealing it 1.
A thief is someone who steals 2.
1 prevents someone from stealing it: This is the correct answer. A car with an "anti-theft (device)" contains an instrument or object which prevents someone from stealing it. Philip's phone has an application that stops someone from stealing it. "Theft" describes the act of stealing or "larceny".
1 protects it from breaking: This is incorrect. "Anti-theft" does not describe a measure against breakage, the term "anti-shock" would be used instead.
1 protects against viruses: This is incorrect. "Anti-theft" does not describe a measure against viruses, the term "virus protection" or "anti-virus" would be used instead.
1 blocks unwanted calls and emails: This is incorrect. "Anti-theft" does not describe something that blocks unwanted phone calls and emails.
2 steals: This is the correct answer. A "thief" is someone who steals or takes things unlawfully (or without permission). "Thief" rhymes with "leaf". Note: The plural of "thief" is "thieves".
2 breaks things: This answer is incorrect. Someone who breaks things regularly might be called "clumsy".
2 protects: This answer is incorrect. The term "protector" would best describe someone who protects things.
2 has fat fingers: Sorry, you selected incorrectly. Or maybe you selected this choice by accident because of your fat fingers? People with fat fingers have real problems when typing something on a keyboard or holding small cups of coffee.
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