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.

Examples of make sure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nadella, for his part, appears to be shrewd at playing a multidimensional chess game meant to make sure the company does not fall behind again in AI. —Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 7 May 2024

The flight is Hereth and Bruschi’s way to make sure guests are blown away without being knocked out. —Becky Cooper, New York Times, 7 May 2024

In the end, the panel said agency leaders now must focus on training, improve safety standards, and make sure drug concerns inside families are thoroughly investigated. —Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024

Hoosiers out for a paddle should plan ahead to make sure their voyage doesn’t cross over any low-head dams, or know when to get out of the water and portage around the dam. —Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 6 May 2024

Just make sure to keep the chum pile close and cast gingerly so the oat ball doesn’t fly off. —Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 25 Apr. 2024

Finally, wipe down the exterior and the drip trays to make sure there is no coffee residue on the outside of the espresso machine. —Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024

So, put on that monocle and craft a cohesive message that rises above a crowded media landscape—just make sure your argument is inclusive, but also inspiring, and definitely not patronizing, and—uh-oh! —Ethan Kuperberg, The New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2024

Keep in mind that many recipes call for peeling and then grating or cutting the root, so make sure to wear gloves to avoid staining your hands. —Romy Gill, Saveur, 24 Apr. 2024