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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Taking time up front to make sure products and services meet customers' needs is the best way to be one of those brands that stick around. —

Rob Mason, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 The city is looking at partnerships to make sure the grant money adheres to the Justice40 initiatives providing benefits to disadvantaged communities. —

Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024 But Harris is determined to make sure the public knows about the story. —

Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024 Give them a good mix to make sure the seeds are evenly coated. —

Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for make sure