Burglarproofed

/ˈbɜːrɡlərpruːft/ verb

Definition

Past tense: made burglar-proof; retrofitted a building with burglary protection.

Etymology

From burglarproof + -ed (past tense suffix). Created as businesses and homeowners began systematically hardening buildings against theft.

Kelly Says

When a building was 'burglarproofed' in the 1900s, it meant iron bars on windows and reinforced doors—today it means cameras, alarms, and smart locks.

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