secure
🇺🇸
/sɪˈkjʊr/
🇬🇧
/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/
verb
B2
to get something with effort
The company worked hard to secure the contract.
B2
to fasten something firmly
Make sure to secure the ladder before climbing.
B2
to protect from danger
The guard works to secure the building at night.
R
to use property as promise for a loan
They had to secure the loan with their car.
adjective
B2
safe and stable
Her job is secure for the next five years.
B2
protected from harm
Keep your password secure to protect your account.
B2
feeling confident and safe
He felt secure knowing his family was safe.
B2
well guarded and strong
The prison has secure walls and gates.
B2
firm and not moving
Check that the shelf is secure before putting books on it.
translation
to get something with effort; to fasten something firmly; to protect from danger; to use property as promise for a loan
safe and stable; protected from harm; feeling confident and safe; well guarded and strong; firm and not moving
Word Forms
Comparative
securer
Superlative
securest
3rd Present
secures
Progressive
securing
Past
secured
Perfect
secured