make sure

idiom

: to find out or do something so that one has no doubt about whether something is true, correct, will happen, etc.

Make sure (that) you turn the oven off.

They made sure everyone knew where they were supposed to be.

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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 The City Council must extend this benefit to everyone that makes up the backbone of our city’s economy and make sure that the rules for all delivery workers are really working for them. —

Husein Yatabarry, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024 To make sure that all that glitters is you, try a fun sequined skirt with a button-up, a statement dress, or diamante underwear à la Miu Miu. —

Irene Kim, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024 In the earliest days of onboarding, make sure the new team members meet not just their team but also people with roles in entirely different units. —

Rhoan Morgan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make sure