secure

US /səˈkjʊr/
UK /səˈkjʊr/
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1.

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

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Make sure the ladder is secure before you climb it.
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The boat was tied to the dock with a secure knot.
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fastenedfixedattachedsecuredstablefirmtightanchoredmoored
2.

protected from or not exposed to danger or threat

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The data is kept secure on our servers.
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She felt secure in her new home.
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safeprotectedguardedshelteredinvulnerableunthreatenedunexposedimmune
1.

fix or fasten (something) so that it cannot be moved or lost

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He used a rope to secure the tent to the ground.
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Please secure all loose items before takeoff.
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fastenattachfixtiebindmooranchorlashclamp
2.

obtain (something) especially after a lot of effort

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The company managed to secure a major contract.
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They worked hard to secure their place in the finals.
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obtainacquiregaingetprocurewinachieveattain
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