secure

/səˈkjʊr/
adjective
  1. Fixed or fastened firmly so that it does not move or come loose.
    • Make sure the ladder is secure before you climb it.
    • The rope was tied in a secure knot around the post.
    • She checked that the lid on the jar was secure.
  2. Safe from danger, harm, or loss.
    • The building has a secure entrance with a guard.
    • Keep your valuables in a secure place.
    • They moved to a neighborhood with secure streets.
  3. Confident and free from worry or doubt.
    • He felt secure in his job after receiving a promotion.
    • Children need a secure environment to grow up in.
    • She is secure in her relationship with her partner.
verb
  1. To fasten or fix something firmly so it does not move or come loose.
    • The crew secured the cargo with straps before the flight.
    • He used a lock to secure his bicycle to the rack.
    • Please secure the gate so the dog doesn't get out.
  2. To obtain or achieve something, especially after effort.
    • He secured a loan to start his own business.
    • She managed to secure a ticket to the sold-out concert.
    • The company secured a major contract with a new client.
  3. To make something safe from attack, harm, or risk.
    • The army worked to secure the border.
    • We need to secure our data with strong passwords.
    • They installed cameras to secure the warehouse.
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