(of a boat or vessel) To moor
(of a place or position) To occupy
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Fixed or tied firmly in position
“This tool is perfect for applications where screws and bolts must be secure.”
Certain to remain safe and unthreatened
“Our school provides children with a secure environment to learn and thrive.”
Safe, dependable, and free from any doubt
“As parents, we are doing everything we can to provide our children with a secure future.”
Having confidence or assurance in one's own being
“Lisa was a highly secure woman who rarely felt envious of others.”
(of a door or opening) Closed and protected against unauthorized entry
“Ensure that the office doors are secure if you are the last to leave.”
Strengthened or made secure against attack
Of good financial standing
Persisting for an extended period of time
Being such by habit, long-established, and not likely to change
Regarded as too important or holy to be changed or interfered with
Free from stress and emotional pressure
Conclusive or definitive
Physically imprisoned or incarcerated
Justifiable, well-maintained, or able to be defended
In a state of comfort and relaxation
Not harmed or damaged in any way
Made safe for children
Uncritically content with oneself or one's achievements
Having emotional or mental peace
Fit for service at sea
Unable to be separated or treated separately
Free from worries
Fenced or secured with bars
Providing punishment by incarceration
Closely packed
To receive, usually as return for effort
“The network moved quickly to secure the rights to broadcast the grand tournament.”
To put securely in place
“Wrap each morsel in a slice of cheese, and secure them in place with a toothpick.”
To make safe or protect against threats
“The Queen would send forth her army to secure the borders of her kingdom.”
(of a door or opening) To close so as to protect from unauthorized entry
“It's probably best to always secure your doors in this neighborhood.”
To provide a legal assurance of something
“A written constitution would secure the rights of each individual.”
(of a boat or vessel) To moor
“He killed the engine, then leaped out to secure the boat.”
To strengthen or reaffirm in rank or position
To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
To sign (someone) up for a job or task
To confront through the use of military force
To reinforce the strength or sturdiness of
To store or set aside for future use
To fasten or tangle with, or into, a knot
To book in advance or make a reservation
To bring about or be the cause of (something)
(of a place or position) To occupy
To take for temporary use
To officially affirm or guarantee
To support with a stake or stakes, especially a plant
To preserve from extinction or oblivion
To remove or take out, especially by effort or force
To arrange or schedule
To obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
To agree to provide money for
To capture and make into a slave
To cause to be attracted or to show interest in someone or something
To conceal or hide from view
To block or clog up a space or opening
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