Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
secure (adjective)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 a secure victory
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 United States 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.
intransitive verb
to release (naval personnel) from work or duty
1.
of naval personnel to stop work go off duty
2.
of a ship to tie up - berth ensure
