to secure
Third Person
secures
Present Participle
securing
Past Tense
secured
Past Participle
secured
1
to reach or gain a particular thing, typically requiring significant amount of effort
transitive
- After months of negotiations, they finally secured a contract with the new client.
- She worked tirelessly to secure a scholarship for her studies abroad.
- The team secured a victory in the final minutes of the game with a last-minute goal.
- He secured a promotion at work after demonstrating his leadership skills and dedication.
- Despite fierce competition, she secured a spot in the prestigious art exhibition.
Synonyms:
2
to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access
- Sarah secured her bicycle to the rack with a sturdy lock before going into the store.
- The carpenter secured the shelves to the wall to ensure they wouldn't fall.
- He secured the ladder to the scaffolding with safety straps before climbing up.
- They secured the cargo to the truck bed with heavy-duty straps for transportation.
Antonyms:
3
to fasten or lock an entry point securely
transitive
- He secured the door with a deadbolt to prevent unauthorized entry.
- She secured the suitcase with a combination lock to keep her belongings safe during the trip.
- The warehouse manager secured the storage containers with heavy-duty padlocks.
- They secured the gate to prevent trespassers from entering the property.
- The homeowner secured the windows with sturdy locks to deter burglars.
4
to provide collateral or assurances against a loan to ensure the lender is repaid
transitive
- They secured the mortgage by offering their home as collateral.
- He secured the business loan by pledging his inventory as security.
- She secured the car loan by putting down a substantial down payment.
- The startup secured funding from investors by offering equity in the company.
- The student secured a student loan by having a cosigner with good credit.
5
to ensure or safeguard something from the risk of loss
transitive
- The company secured its data by regularly backing it up to a secure server.
- They secured their investment by diversifying their portfolio across different asset classes.
- She secured her future by investing in a retirement savings plan early in her career.
- They secured their position in the market by building a strong brand and loyal customer base.