Secure

/sɪˈkjʊr/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To make safe; to protect from danger.

He will secure the perimeter of the building before the event starts.

To obtain or achieve something, especially through effort.

She worked hard to secure a scholarship for her studies.

To attach or fasten something firmly.

Please secure the straps on your backpack before lifting it.

adjective

Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.

Make sure the door is secure before you leave the house.

Free from danger or threat; safe.

The children felt secure in their home.

Certain; assured.

She felt secure in her decision to move forward with the project.

From Latin 'securus', meaning 'free from care, safe'.

secure in the knowledge

To feel confident and assured about something.

secure a deal

To finalize or make a formal agreement.

secure funding

To obtain financial support.

safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger.

securing

The act of making something safe or protected.

insecurity

The state of not being confident or assured.

To lock down or ensure safety in a casual context.

We need to secure this place before the party starts.