secure
adjective
- 1
free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
he was secure that nothing will be held against him
- 2
free from danger or risk
secure from harm
his fortune was secure
- 3
not likely to fail or give way
the lock was secure
a secure foundation
- 4
financially sound
a good investment
a secure investment
- 5
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
an impregnable fortress
fortifications that made the frontier inviolable
verb
- 1
make certain of
This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us
Preparation will guarantee success!
- 2
furnish with battens
batten ships
- 3
cause to be firmly attached
fasten the lock onto the door
she fixed her gaze on the man
- 4
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
plug the hole
stop up the leak
- 5
get by special effort
He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed
- 6
assure payment of
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