Secure: meaning, definitions and examples
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secure
[ sษชหkjสษr ]
online transactions
Protected against unauthorized access or use.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Make sure to use a secure website when entering your credit card information.
- The secure connection ensures your data is encrypted and safe from hackers.
fix firmly
Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Secure the gate with a padlock.
- She secured the painting to the wall to prevent it from falling.
financial guarantee
A financial instrument providing a creditor with the right to payment from a debtor's assets in the event of default.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bank required additional securities to secure the loan.
- He used his car as collateral to secure the financing.
Translations
Translations of the word "secure" in other languages:
๐ต๐น seguro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฐเคเฅเคทเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช sicher
๐ฎ๐ฉ aman
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะฟะตัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bezpieczny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฎๅ จใช
๐ซ๐ท sรฉcurisรฉ
๐ช๐ธ seguro
๐น๐ท gรผvenli
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุขู ู
๐จ๐ฟ bezpeฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bezpeฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎๅ จ็
๐ธ๐ฎ varen
๐ฎ๐ธ รถruggur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฟััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแกแแคแ แแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etibarlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ seguro
Etymology
The word 'secure' originates from the Latin word 'securus', meaning 'free from care' or 'safe'. It entered Middle English from Old French in the 16th century with the sense of 'safe from danger'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include notions of protection, safety, and firmness. The concept of security has evolved to encompass various aspects of protection and assurance in modern contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word ranks #1,557, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.
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