Secure (adjective):
- Free from danger or threat; safe:
- Example: “The building is secure from intruders.”
- Example: “He feels secure in his new job.”
- Firmly fixed or fastened; not likely to give way or be lost:
- Example: “Make sure the lid is secure.”
- Example: “The ladder seemed secure enough.”
- Confident and assured; not worried:
- Example: “She felt secure knowing her family was nearby.”
- Example: “He has a secure income.”
Secure (verb):
- To fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost:
- Example: “She secured the door with a lock.”
- Example: “He secured the package with tape.”
- To make safe or protect from threats or danger:
- Example: “They secured the area after the incident.”
- Example: “The police secured the crime scene.”
- To obtain or achieve (something), especially with effort:
- Example: “He secured a job at the company.”
- Example: “She secured funding for her project.”
Prepositions Used with “Secure”
- Secure from: Indicating protection from something.
- Example: “The vault is secure from theft.”
- Secure against: Indicating protection against something.
- Example: “The windows are secure against break-ins.”
- Secure in: Indicating confidence in something.
- Example: “He felt secure in his decision.”
Collocations with “Secure”
- Secure a job
- Secure a place
- Secure funding
- Secure a loan
- Secure an agreement
- Secure a position
- Secure a win
- Secure a contract
- Secure the perimeter
- Secure the building
- Secure the area
- Secure the premises
- Secure from theft
- Secure from harm
- Secure against intruders
- Secure tightly
- Secure firmly
- Feel secure
- Financially secure
- Secure connection
- Secure environment
- Secure location
- Secure future
- Secure system
Example Sentences
- She used a strong password to secure her account.
- The company worked hard to secure a new contract.
- He felt secure knowing his savings were in a trusted bank.
- They secured the windows before the storm hit.
- The security team secured the area after the alarm went off.
- She secured a spot on the team after a great performance.
- The soldier secured the perimeter to ensure safety.
- The treasure was secured in a hidden location.
- He managed to secure a loan for his new business.
- The climber secured the rope before continuing the ascent.
- The safe is designed to secure valuable items.
- The police secured evidence from the crime scene.
- They secured funding for the project through a grant.
- The doors were secured with heavy locks.
- The contract was secured after lengthy negotiations.
- She felt secure with her decision to move to a new city.
- The company implemented measures to secure sensitive data.
- They secured their home against potential threats.
- The package was secured with several layers of tape.
- He felt secure in his relationship with his partner.
- The building is equipped with systems to secure it from fire.
- They secured the campsite before nightfall.
- She secured her luggage with a sturdy lock.
- The museum secured the artifact in a glass case.
- The IT team worked to secure the network from cyber-attacks.
- The child felt secure holding his mother’s hand.
- They secured the ladder to prevent it from slipping.
- The team secured a victory in the final minutes of the game.
- She secured a meeting with the potential investor.
- The company aims to secure its position in the market.
- He secured a scholarship for his academic achievements.
- The military secured the border to prevent illegal crossings.
- She secured her hair with a ribbon.
- The agreement secured peace between the two countries.
- He secured the boat to the dock with a rope.
- They secured a reliable supplier for their materials.
- The bank secured the building with advanced surveillance systems.
- She felt financially secure after saving for years.
- The website uses encryption to secure user information.
- They secured a permit to build the new facility.
- The organization secured donations for their cause.
- The castle was secured by high walls and a moat.
- He secured his glasses with a strap during the hike.
- They secured a good deal on the house.
- The area was secured by police during the event.
- She secured her seatbelt before the car started moving.
- The airline secured approval for new flight routes.
- The company secured a major client through excellent service.
- He felt secure in his knowledge of the subject.
- The data center is secured against unauthorized access.