1 se·cure
Pronounced:
/sɪˈkjɚ/
Function:
adjectiveInflected forms:
se·cur·er; se·cur·estMeaning:
[or more se*cure; most se*cure] 1 a : protected from danger or harm ▪ We need to make our network more secure against attacks by hackers. ▪ The children were safe and secure in their beds. ▪ A safe is provided to keep your valuables secure from potential thieves. b : providing protection from danger or harm ▪ You should store your valuables in a secure place. ▪ How secure is your front door? c : guarded so that no one can enter or leave without approval ▪ You are now entering a secure area. ▪ (chiefly Brit) a secure unit for young offenders
2 : feeling safe and free from worries or doubt : confident ▪ I'm feeling secure about my place in the company. ▪ I was secure in the belief/knowledge that I had done all I could. [=I felt confident because I believed/knew that I had done all I could] ▪ They are financially secure. [=they have enough money to live on; they do not have to worry about money] —opposite insecure
3 a : firmly attached ▪ Is that shelf secure? ▪ Make sure the door is secure. [=shut tightly] b : in a firm position that prevents unwanted movement ▪ a secure grip ▪ secure footing c : not in danger of being lost or taken away ▪ The company has established a secure foothold in the market. ▪ He believes his job is secure. ▪ a secure investment ▪ They didn't begin to celebrate until they knew their victory was secure.
4 : known only to certain people ▪ You can access your bank account online using a secure [=secret] password.
2 : feeling safe and free from worries or doubt : confident ▪ I'm feeling secure about my place in the company. ▪ I was secure in the belief/knowledge that I had done all I could. [=I felt confident because I believed/knew that I had done all I could] ▪ They are financially secure. [=they have enough money to live on; they do not have to worry about money] —opposite insecure
3 a : firmly attached ▪ Is that shelf secure? ▪ Make sure the door is secure. [=shut tightly] b : in a firm position that prevents unwanted movement ▪ a secure grip ▪ secure footing c : not in danger of being lost or taken away ▪ The company has established a secure foothold in the market. ▪ He believes his job is secure. ▪ a secure investment ▪ They didn't begin to celebrate until they knew their victory was secure.
4 : known only to certain people ▪ You can access your bank account online using a secure [=secret] password.