Secure
/sɪˈkjʊər/
Definitions
3 meaningsProtected from or not exposed to danger or risk; safe.
/sɪˈkjʊər/
Free from danger or threat.
The vault is designed to keep valuables secure.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing hide-and-seek, and you find the perfect spot where nobody can find you. That's secure! It means safe and protected. Like when you lock your doors at night; you want your home to be secure.
👶 For kids: Being safe and protected from bad things.
More Examples
The border is not secure because there are too few patrols.
Make sure the lid on the container is secure.
How It's Used
"The house has a secure lock system."
"The bank offers secure investments."
To protect or defend against danger or attack.
/sɪˈkjʊər/
To protect from harm or danger.
They took steps to secure their financial assets.
💡 Simply: Think of locking your phone with a password or code to keep your information safe. That's a way to secure your data. Basically, to secure something means to make sure it's safe and protected.
👶 For kids: To make something safe.
More Examples
The soldiers secured the perimeter.
Can you secure the tent poles before the wind picks up?
Please secure your seatbelt.
How It's Used
"The company needs to secure its network from hackers."
"The police are working to secure the area."
To succeed in obtaining or achieving something.
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To obtain or get something.
They secured the funding for the project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you really want to get tickets to a concert and you manage to buy them before they sell out. That means you have secured the tickets. It means you got something you wanted, usually by working for it.
👶 For kids: To get something you really want.
More Examples
The team secured a victory in the final game.
He managed to secure a scholarship for college.
How It's Used
"The company secured a major contract."
"She finally secured a place in the university."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
secure a loan
To obtain a loan from a financial institution or lender.
"They needed to secure a loan to start their business."
secure your belongings
To take measures to protect one's personal possessions from theft or damage.
"Before leaving the hotel, secure your belongings in the safe."
secure the bag
To obtain money or financial success.
"She's working hard to secure the bag and start her own company."
From Latin *securus* 'free from care, safe', from *se* 'without' + *cura* 'care'.
The word 'secure' has been used since the 15th century and originally meant 'free from care or anxiety'.
Memory tip
Think of a fortress with strong walls – secure.
Word Origin
"securus (free from care, safe)"