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Definition secure in British English

secure verb

[transitive] verb
/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/
1

to get or achieve something important

Example

He secured widespread support among the party's senior members.

Example

We are seeking their assistance in securing the release of the hostages.

Example

The team secured their second victory of the season.

Synonyms and related words
get come by accept
2

to make an area or building safe

Example

A police escort secured the route of the American president.

Example

We have done our best to secure the embassy against terrorist attacks.

Synonyms and related words
protect defend save
3

to hold something firmly in place by tying or fastening it

Example

Screws secure the steel bars to the window frame.

Example

a pile of letters secured with a piece of string

Synonyms and related words
fasten fix attach
4

to get money from a bank or from a person by agreeing to give them goods or property if you cannot return the money

Example

The loan is secured by a mortgage on our house.

Synonyms and related words
bank bank in borrow
Definition secure in British English