secure meaning and definition

SECURE verb

Definition of secure (verb)

1. get by special effort
   • "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed"
   • synonyms: procure
2. cause to be firmly attached
   • "fasten the lock onto the door"; "she fixed her gaze on the man"
   • synonyms: fasten, fix
   • antonym: unfasten
3. assure payment of
4. make certain of
   • "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!"
   • synonyms: assure, ensure, guarantee, insure
5. fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
   • "plug the hole"; "stop up the leak"
   • synonyms: plug, stop up
6. furnish with battens
   • "batten ships"
   • synonyms: batten, batten down

SECURE adjective

Definition of secure (adjective)

1. free from fear or doubt; easy in mind
   • "he was secure that nothing will be held against him"
   • synonyms: unafraid, untroubled
   • antonym: insecure
2. free from danger or risk
   • "secure from harm"; "his fortune was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
   • antonym: insecure
3. not likely to fail or give way
   • "the lock was secure"; "a secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist"
   • antonym: insecure
4. immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
   • "an impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection"
   • synonyms: impregnable, inviolable, strong, unassailable, unattackable
5. financially sound
   • "a good investment"; "a secure investment"
   • synonyms: dependable, good, safe