secure
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adjective \si-ˈkyu̇r\se·cur·erse·cur·est
Definition of SECURE
1
a archaic : unwisely free from fear or distrust : overconfident b : easy in mind : confident c : assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
2
a : free from danger b : free from risk of loss c : affording safety <a secure hideaway> d : trustworthy, dependable <a secure foundation>
See Examples of SECURE
- 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.
Origin of SECURE
Latin securus safe, secure, from se without + cura care — more at suicide
First Known Use: circa 1533
Related to SECURE
- Synonyms
- assured, confident, self-asserting, self-assured, self-confident
- Antonyms
- diffident, insecure, self-distrustful, self-doubting
Rhymes with SECURE
abjure, adjure, Adour, allure, amour, Ashur, assure, brochure, ceinture, cocksure, coiffure, conjure, contour, couture, demure, detour, dirt-poor, endure, ensure, faubourg, for sure, Fraktur, grandeur, gravure, guipure, hachure, immure, impure, insure, inure, kultur, land-poor, langur, ligure, manure, mature, mohur, obscure, parure, perdure, procure, rondure, siddur, tambour, tandoor, tenure, Uighur, unmoor, velour, velure
2secure
verbse·curedse·cur·ing
Definition of SECURE
transitive verb
1
a : to relieve from exposure to danger : act to make safe against adverse contingencies <secure a supply line from enemy raids> b : to put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving : guarantee <secure the blessings of liberty — United States Constitution> c : to give pledge of payment to (a creditor) or of (an obligation) <secure a note by a pledge of collateral>
2
a : to take (a person) into custody : hold fast : pinion b : to make fast <secure a door> <secure a bike to a tree>
3
a : to get secure usually lasting possession or control of <secure a job> b : bring about, effect
4
: to release (naval personnel) from work or duty
intransitive verb
1
of naval personnel : to stop work : go off duty
Examples of SECURE
- We must secure the country's borders.
- Secure your belongings under the seat.
- secure a child safety 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.
- He secured a loan using his house as collateral.
First Known Use of SECURE
1588
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