verb🔗ShareTo make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect."The school installed new security cameras to secure the building and protect students. "actionconditionpolicemilitarystatelawessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving; to make certain; to assure; frequently with against or from, or formerly with of."to secure a creditor against loss; to secure a debt by a mortgage"propertybusinessfinancelawessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make fast; to close or confine effectually; to render incapable of getting loose or escaping."to secure a prisoner; to secure a door, or the hatches of a ship"actionpropertybusinessessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get possession of; to make oneself secure of; to acquire certainly."to secure an estate"achievementbusinessfinanceassetessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo plight or pledge."To secure a spot in the class, the student had to pledge to attend all the required tutoring sessions. "lawbusinessfinanceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFree from attack or danger; protected."The neighborhood is secure; there haven't been any burglaries lately. "conditionsituationessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFree from the danger of theft; safe."My bike is kept in a secure shed to prevent theft. "propertyconditionessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFree from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret."The secret meeting was held in a secure room, away from prying ears. "technologycomputingcommunicationinternetessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFree from anxiety or doubt; unafraid."After a difficult exam, Sarah felt secure in her ability to succeed. "mindemotioncharacteressentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFirm and not likely to fail; stable."The foundation of the new school building is secure, ensuring the structure will stand for many years. "conditionqualitybusinessessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFree from the risk of financial loss; reliable."My retirement fund is secure, so I don't have to worry about my financial future. "businessfinanceeconomyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareConfident in opinion; not entertaining, or not having reason to entertain, doubt; certain; sure; commonly used with of."secure of a welcome"attitudecharactermindhumanessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOverconfident; incautious; careless."The student was secure in his abilities, so he didn't study much for the exam. "attitudecharactermindessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
