secure
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
securer;
securest
securer;
securest
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECURE
[or more secure; most secure]
1
a
:
protected from danger or harm
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We need to make our network more secure against attacks by hackers.
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The children were safe and secure in their beds.
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A safe is provided to keep your valuables secure from potential thieves.
b
:
providing protection from danger or harm
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You should store your valuables in a secure place.
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How secure is your front door?
c
:
guarded so that no one can enter or leave without approval
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You are now entering a secure area.
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(chiefly Brit) a secure unit for young offenders
2
:
feeling safe and free from worries or doubt
:
confident
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opposite insecure
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I'm feeling secure about my place in the company.
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I was secure in the belief/knowledge that I had done all I could. [=I felt confident because I believed/knew that I had done all I could]
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They are financially secure. [=they have enough money to live on; they do not have to worry about money]
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a
:
firmly attached
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Is that shelf secure?
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Make sure the door is secure. [=shut tightly]
b
:
in a firm position that prevents unwanted movement
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a secure grip
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secure footing
c
:
not in danger of being lost or taken away
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The company has established a secure foothold in the market.
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He believes his job is secure.
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a secure investment
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They didn't begin to celebrate until they knew their victory was secure.
4
:
known only to certain people
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You can access your bank account online using a secure [=secret] password.
2
secure
/sɪˈkjɚ/
verb
secures;
secured;
securing
2
secure
/sɪˈkjɚ/
verb
secures;
secured;
securing
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECURE
[+ object]
somewhat formal
1
a
:
to make (something) safe by guarding or protecting it
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Police secured the building.
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We must secure the country's borders.
b
:
to put (something) in a place or position so that it will not move
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Secure your belongings under the seat.
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secure a child safety seat
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The metal rod is secured (in place) with a pin.
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The seat is secured to the base by three screws.
2
:
to make (something) certain
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She scored a goal to secure the team's victory.
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She secured the zoo's future with a handsome bequest.
3
:
to guarantee that (an amount owed) will be paid usually by offering your property if you cannot pay
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He secured a loan using his house as collateral.
4
:
to get (something) by using effort
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obtain
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We secured permission to visit the school.
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I secured a place in the final round.
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He secured a position with the insurance company.
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He secured her release.
