I. si-ˈkyu̇r adjective
( se·cur·er ; -est )
Etymology: Latin securus safe, secure, from se without + cura care — more at suicide
Date: circa 1533
1.
a. archaic : unwisely free from fear or distrust : overconfident
b. : easy in mind : confident
c. : assured in opinion or expectation : having no doubt
2.
a. : free from danger
b. : free from risk of loss
c. : affording safety
a secure hideaway
d. : trustworthy , dependable
a secure foundation
3. : assured 1
a secure victory
• se·cure·ly adverb
• se·cure·ness noun
II. verb
( se·cured ; se·cur·ing )
Date: 1588
transitive verb
1.
a. : to relieve from exposure to danger : act to make safe against adverse contingencies
secure a supply line from enemy raids
b. : to put beyond hazard of losing or of not receiving : guarantee
secure the blessings of liberty — U.S. Constitution
c. : to give pledge of payment to (a creditor) or of (an obligation)
secure a note by a pledge of collateral
2.
a. : to take (a person) into custody : hold fast : pinion
b. : to make fast
secure a door
secure a bike to a tree
3.
a. : to get secure usually lasting possession or control of
secure a job
b. : bring about , effect
4. : to release (naval personnel) from work or duty
intransitive verb
1. of naval personnel : to stop work : go off duty
2. of a ship : to tie up : berth
Synonyms: see ensure
• se·cur·er noun