Secure: meaning, definitions and examples

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secure

 

[ sษชหˆkjสŠษ™r ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

online transactions

Protected against unauthorized access or use.

Synonyms

guarded, protected, safe

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.
Context #2 | Verb

fix firmly

Fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.

Synonyms

attach, fasten, lock

Examples of usage

  • Secure the gate with a padlock.
  • She secured the painting to the wall to prevent it from falling.
Context #3 | Noun

financial guarantee

A financial instrument providing a creditor with the right to payment from a debtor's assets in the event of default.

Synonyms

collateral, guarantee, pledge

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seguro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sicher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะฟะตั‡ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezpieczny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎ‰ๅ…จใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉcurisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seguro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผvenli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ์ „ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezpeฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezpeฤnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰ๅ…จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ varen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถruggur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัƒั–ะฟัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etibarlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.