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Definition secure in British English

secure adjective

adjective
/sɪˈkjʊə(r)/
1

safe from attack, harm, or damage

Example

Make your home more secure with our burglar alarm system.

Example

No shop can be completely secure against theft.

Example

The computer system is secure from intruders.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
1.1

a secure situation or job is safe and reliable

Example

She wanted a job with a more secure future.

Example

He believed in putting his money into conservative but secure investments.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure reliable trustworthy consistent
2

fastened firmly, in a safe way

Example

Make sure the pictures are secure.

Synonyms and related words
closed secure sealed safe harmless secure
Example

The important thing is that children feel secure about being loved.

Synonyms and related words
confident proud easy
3.1

in a situation where you do not need to worry

Example

Everyone wants to be financially secure in retirement.

Synonyms and related words
safe harmless secure
4

a secure area or building is guarded so that only specific people can enter or leave it

Example

Only accredited journalists are permitted in the secure area.

Synonyms and related words
appointed baronial beachfront
Definition secure in British English