security service

• Órgão ou departamento responsável por proteger um país, uma organização ou um indivíduo de ameaças como espionagem, terrorismo ou criminalidade.

An organization or department responsible for protecting a country, organization, or individual from threats such as espionage, terrorism, or crime.

1. Government agencyB2formal

   An official organization responsible for protecting a country's national security, often dealing with intelligence, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism.

   Agência governamental

   • The security service intercepted a potential threat to the embassy.
   • He worked for the country's security service for over a decade.
   • The security service monitors communications to prevent espionage.

2. Private security companyB1formal

   A private company that provides protective services, such as guarding property, people, or events.

   Empresa de segurança privada

   • The bank hired a security service to patrol the premises at night.
   • A security service was contracted for the music festival.
   • The security service installed cameras and alarm systems.