secure

secure
secure [si kyoor′]
adj.
[L securus < se-, free from, apart (see SECEDE) + cura, care: see CURE]
1. free from fear, care, doubt, or anxiety; not worried, troubled, or apprehensive
2. free from danger; not exposed to damage, attack, etc.; safe
3. in safekeeping or custody
4. not likely to fail or give way; firm; strong; stable [to make a knot secure]
5. reliable; dependable [a secure investment]
6. Archaic overconfident and careless
vt.
secured, securing
1. to make secure, or safe; guard; protect [to secure a position against attack]
2. to make sure or certain; guarantee; ensure, as with a pledge [to secure a loan with collateral]
3.
a) to make firm, fast, tight, etc. [secure the bolt]
b) to put under restraint; tie up
4. to get hold or possession of; obtain; acquire [to secure aid]
5. to take into custody; capture
6. to bring about; cause [to secure a laugh]
7. Naut. to bring to a halt; stop
vi.
1. to give security [a policy that secures against loss]
2. Naut. to stop working: said of personnel
SYN.- GET, SAFE
securable
adj.
securance
n.
securely
adv.
secureness
n.
securer
n.

English World dictionary. . 2014.

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