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verb (used with object) , se·cured, se·cur·ing. to get hold or possession of; procure; obtain: to secure materials; to secure a high government position. Synonyms: gain. to free from danger or harm; make safe: Sandbags secured the town during the flood. Synonyms: safeguard, guard, protect.
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secure adjective (PROTECTED) likely to continue and not fail or be lost: Her promotion has made her position in the company more secure. The museum has been promised $22 million by the government, so its future is relatively secure. She's just left a secure job to start her own company.
Britannica Dictionary definition of SECURE. [or more secure; most secure] 1. a : protected from danger or harm. We need to make our network more secure against attacks by hackers. The children were safe and secure in their beds. A safe is provided to keep your valuables secure from potential thieves.
Definition of secure verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to free from danger or harm; make safe: to secure the town from flooding. to make certain of; ensure: The novel secured his reputation. to make fast or tight: to secure a rope. Business to assure payment of (a debt) by pledging property: to secure a loan. to fasten against intruders: Secure your doors and windows.
to achieve something, after a lot of effort: to secure the release of hostages. secure verb [T] (FASTEN) to fasten something firmly: He secured the bike to the gate. secure verb [T] (MAKE SAFE) to make something safe. (Definition of secure from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of secure.
adjective. /sɪˈkjʊə (r)/ /sɪˈkjʊr/ certain/safe. likely to continue or be successful for a long time synonym safe. a secure job/income. It's not a very secure way to make a living. The future of the company looks secure. opposite insecure Topics Success b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Take your English to the next level.
