secure

/sɪkjˈɔː/

/sɪkˈjʊɹ/

[adjective] [verb]

secure

[ADJECTIVE]

describing something that is away from danger

antonyms : insecure

free from fear or doubt; easy in mind

synonyms : unafraid

untroubled

antonyms : insecure

not likely to fail or give way

antonyms : insecure

immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with

synonyms : impregnable

financially safe

synonyms : dependable

good

safe

to secure

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to achieve something, especially with difficulty

synonyms : procure

to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access

synonyms : fasten

fix

antonyms : unfasten

assure payment of

make certain of

synonyms : assure

ensure

guarantee

insure

fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

synonyms : plug

stop up

furnish with battens

synonyms : batten

batten down

Examples

1. After years of hard work, he finally secured a plum job as the head of the marketing department.

2. He had to secure his hat due to the windy conditions.

3. The apartment has a secure entry system.

4. He keeps a collection of rare coins in a secure vault.

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