secure
word
/sɪkˈjʊɹ/
si-KYOOR
/sɪkjˈɔː/
si-KYAW
Definition
If something is secure, it is safe and protected. As a verb, to secure something means to make it safe, fasten it firmly, or successfully obtain it.
Usage & Nuances
Common in everyday and formal English. Very often used with technology and safety: 'secure website', 'secure connection', 'secure area'. As a verb, common patterns are 'secure the door', 'secure funding', and 'secure a job'. Don't confuse adjective 'secure' (safe) with emotional 'secure' in 'feel secure'.
Spanish: seguro - proteger - conseguirPortuguese (BR): seguro - proteger - garantirPortuguese (PT): seguro - proteger - garantirChinese (Simplified): 安全的 - 保护 - 获得Chinese (Traditional): 安全的 - 保護 - 獲得Hindi: सुरक्षित - सुरक्षित करना - प्राप्त करनाArabic: آمن - يؤمّن - يحصل علىBengali: নিরাপদ - সুরক্ষিত - নিশ্চিত করাRussian: безопасный - защищённый - обеспечить - закрепить - получитьJapanese: 安全な - 固定する - 確保するVietnamese: an toàn - bảo vệ - đảm bảo - giữ chặt - đạt đượcKorean: 안전한 - 확보하다 - 고정하다Turkish: güvenli - emniyette - sağlamak - sabitlemekUrdu: محفوظ - محفوظ بنانا - حاصل کرناIndonesian: aman - terjamin - mengamankan - memperoleh
Example Sentences
Please keep your password secure.
basic
He used a rope to secure the box.
basic
She worked hard to secure a better job.
basic
Make sure the bike is secure before we drive off.
natural
We finally secured enough funding to start the project.
natural
I don't feel secure leaving my bag here.
natural