Anti-theft
Definition
Designed to prevent, block, or signal attempted theft, burglary, or illegal misappropriation of an asset (vehicle, home, luggage, or electronic device); a complex mechanical or electronic system destined for securing objects. As a noun, it designates any physical device fulfilling this protective function.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Anti-theft
- Burglar-proof system
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Invariable relational adjective and regular neuter noun morphosyntactic paradigm. |
| Formation | Formed from the prefix 'anti-' joined directly to the domestic noun root 'furt' to denote active asset protection. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [an.ti.ˈfurt] |
| Source | Lexicon of Safety Engineering, Asset Protection Protocols, and Loss Prevention Systems |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Proprietarul și-a instalat un sistem antifurt electronic conectat direct la dispeceratul firmei de pază.
EN: The owner installed an electronic anti-theft system connected directly to the security company's dispatch.
RO: Magazinul folosește porți speciale care detectează acea etichetă antifurt atașată pe haine în caz de trecere.
EN: The store utilizes special gates that detect that anti-theft tag attached to clothes in case of passage.
RO: Biciclistul a legat cadrul de stâlp folosind un cablu antifurt din oțel împletit foarte gros.
EN: The cyclist tied the frame to the pole utilizing a very thick braided steel anti-theft cable.
Idioms & Phrases
Sistem antifurt / Anti-theft system / security layout
RO: Ansamblu integrat de senzori, camere și alarme conceput pentru a descuraja și a opri intrușii sau infractorii.
EN: An integrated cluster of sensors, cameras, and alarms designed to deter and halt intruders or criminals.
Dispozitiv antifurt / Anti-theft device / locking mechanism
RO: Mecanism fizic sau blocator (cum ar fi cel pentru volan ori roți) utilizat pentru a împiedica deplasarea neautorizată.
EN: A physical mechanism or locker (such as one for steering wheels or wheels) used to prevent unauthorized movement.
Alarmă antifurt / Burglar alarm / anti-theft alarm
RO: Sistem acustic sau luminos declanșat automat în momentul în care senzorii detectează deschiderea forțată a unei uși.
EN: An acoustic or luminous system automatically triggered when sensors detect the forced opening of a door.
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