verb🔗ShareTo make safe; to relieve from apprehensions of, or exposure to, danger; to guard; to protect."The homeowner secured his house by locking all the doors and windows before leaving for vacation. "actionChat 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"achievementbusinessfinancelawChat 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"actionabilitypropertypolicemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo get possession of; to make oneself secure of; to acquire certainly."to secure an estate"achievementbusinessfinancelawmilitarypolicepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo plight or pledge."She secured her promise to help bake cookies for the school fundraiser with a signed form. "lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading