anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Right now Best Buy has a bunch of really nice deals on Arlo products, but our top pick is a full 50% off on a bundle of three Spotlights, rechargeable batteries, anti-theft mounts and even a yard sign to warn off potential interlopers. PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024 In September 2023, 17 cities filed lawsuits against Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of vehicles, which also overwhelmed several police precincts in cities including New York, Cleveland, San Diego, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Seattle. Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024 Snag this anti-theft bag for a whopping 57 percent off. Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 Seventeen cities including, San Diego, Seattle, New York and Columbus, Ohio, also are suing Kia and Hyundai for the lack of anti-theft technology in millions of vehicles. Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024 The main bag is divided into partitions, and the rear anti-theft zipper keeps valuables extra secure. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024 His anti-theft precautions were two big mirrors angled from the ceiling and his old mother on a stool at the back. Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024 Frequently Asked Questions What is an anti-theft backpack? Chris Abell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024 The online dashboard is also the spot to manage the parental control and anti-theft components and the password manager introduced in this bundle. PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-theft was in 1876

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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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