Secure - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səˈkjʊr|  American pronunciation of the word secure
Brit.  |sɪˈkjʊə|  British pronunciation of the word secure

verb

- get by special effort (syn: procure)
- cause to be firmly attached (syn: fasten, fix)
- assure payment of
- make certain of (syn: assure, ensure, guarantee, insure)
- fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug (syn: plug, stop up)
- furnish with battens (syn: batten)

adjective

- immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with (syn: impregnable, inviolable, strong, unassailable)
a secure telephone connection
- financially safe (syn: dependable, good, safe)
a secure investment

Extra examples

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.

You should store your valuables in a secure place.

How secure is your front door?

You are now entering a secure area.

I'm feeling secure about my place in the company.

The company has established a secure foothold in the market.

He believes his job is secure.

They didn't begin to celebrate until they knew their victory was secure.

We must secure the country's borders.

Secure your belongings under the seat.

The seat is secured to the base by three screws.

She scored a goal to secure the team's victory.

She secured the zoo's future with a handsome bequest.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: secure
he/she/it: secures
present participle: securing
past tense: secured
past participle: secured
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