secure1 verbsecure2 adjective
securesecure1 ●●● W3 AWL verb [transitive] 
VERB TABLE
secure
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | secure |
| he, she, it | secures | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | secured |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have secured |
| he, she, it | has secured | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had secured |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will secure |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have secured |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am securing |
| he, she, it | is securing | |
| you, we, they | are securing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was securing |
| you, we, they | were securing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been securing |
| he, she, it | has been securing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been securing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be securing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been securing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Fox had used company money to secure a personal loan.
- France was able to secure the release of two of its hostages.
- Ms. Ferrer and Santos are working together to secure the hostages' release.
- Oregon secured a place in the NCAA basketball tournament.
- Schiller secured funds for the special education project.
- Troops were brought in to secure the area.
- Fairfax is securing its wheels with rocks.
- I congratulate him on securing this debate today.
- On Wednesday, I contacted DeltaTech so l could determine the next step I should take to secure this important account.
- They would be securing the boats, and perhaps some of the stock, and looking to the hay and peat-stacks.
Longman Language Activatorto succeed in getting something, especially something that is difficult to get
· Getting the money for the house wasn't easy.· If I get first prize it'll be a miracle.
informal to get something that is rare or difficult to find: · Do you know where I can get hold of a German--Japanese dictionary?· These kids have very little difficulty getting hold of illegal weapons.
informal to get something that you want or need very much, or have been trying hard to get: · I bet he can't wait to lay his hands on all that money.· When Ted was a kid, he read every book about space that he could get his hands on.
: land a job/contract/interview etc to get a job etc that was difficult to get - use this especially when someone was very lucky to do this: · A French company has landed a contract to supply computers to China.land yourself something British: · He's managed to land himself an amazing job in advertising.
: win somebody's support/trust/confidence etc to get someone's support, trust etc, especially by working hard to achieve this: · It will take time to win her trust.· Gandhi won the support of many liberals in England.
: clinch a deal/contract/championship etc to finally succeed in making a deal, winning a contract etc after trying very hard: · We finally clinched the contract by offering them a lower price.· Mitchell phoned from Chicago to say that he was close to clinching the deal.· Germany scored twice in the last ten minutes to clinch the championship.
informal to get something, especially something that is difficult to get, by using clever and often slightly dishonest methods: · "They're sending me to Paris next weekend.'' "How did you manage to wangle that?''wangle it so that: · Gail has wangled it so that we can get in without tickets.
formal to succeed in getting official permission for or agreement about something, especially when this was difficult: · France was able to secure the release of two of its hostages.· Schiller secured funds for the special education project.
WORD SETSamortize, verbAPR, nounborrowing powers, nouncollateral, nouncompound interest, nouncreditor, nouncredit rating, nouncreditworthy, adjectivedebenture, noundebit note, nounfinance, nounfinance, verbfinance company, nounforeclose, verbhire purchase, nouninterest, nouninterest-free, adjectiveinterest rate, nounletter of credit, nounliquidate, verbliquidation, nounliquidator, nounmoneylender, nounmoney market, nounmoratorium, nounmortgage, nounmortgage, verbofficial receiver, nounowing, adjectivepayable, adjectiveprime rate, nounpromissory note, nounredeem, verbremission, nounremit, verbremortgage, verbrepay, verbrepayable, adjectiverepayment, nounrepossess, verbreschedule, verbsavings and loan association, nounsecure, verbsecurity, nounsequester, verbsequestrate, verbsettlement, nounsimple interest, nounsurety, nounundischarged, adjectiveusurer, nounusurious, adjectiveusury, nounventure capital, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
Boyd’s goal secured his team’s place in the Cup Final. The company secured a $20 million contract. Redgrave won his third Olympic gold medal, and secured his place in history. an agreement to secure the future of the rainforest He used his house to secure the loan.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES secure accommodation for young offenders The staff involved should be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy. He was successful and financially secure. They managed to get the business onto a more secure footing.
Boyd’s goal secured his team’s place in the Cup Final. The company secured a $20 million contract. Redgrave won his third Olympic gold medal, and secured his place in history. an agreement to secure the future of the rainforest He used his house to secure the loan. secure accommodation for young offenders· A child needs a responsive mother in order to form a secure base for future development.
The staff involved should be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy.· In the end, the strikers returned to work having won few concessions.
(=make someone be found guilty)· The prosecution had obtained a conviction based on false evidence.
formal (=get employment)· He found it difficult to obtain employment because of his criminal record.
He was successful and financially secure. They managed to get the business onto a more secure footing. (=a caring family without a lot of changes)· He had grown up in a stable home.
(=agree to give the lender something if you do not pay back the loan on time)· The loan was secured on his home.
(=win a majority)· They failed to secure a majority.
· Do you think she has enough votes to win the nomination?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN· At the first meeting with the students we discussed with them the arguments for this way of working and secured their agreement.· The credit facilities replace a secured, two-year credit agreement totaling $ 170 million and set to mature Jan. 31.· His next triumph was to secure agreement from important Frontier leaders to an agreed constitutional solution.· With an established, respected management company it is unlikely that any band would secure an agreement for less than five years.· Our most important priority is to secure the agreement of the industry to effective voluntary agreements and then to police them robustly.
· This was an obvious attempt to secure his silence in return for a plea-bargain and suspended sentence on the passport charge.· While pledging themselves publicly to legislation, they worked privately to block many of the attempts to secure new acts and statutes.
· During the year we renegotiated the Rustenburg agreement securing this important contract into the next century.· Swan was the favourite to secure the lucrative contract until the yard was placed in receivership in May.· What else would you expect from Lisa Leslie, who has secured a modeling contract as a side gig?· Hence they were predisposed to secure contracts under the state scheme which preserved their freedom.· These items should include the salary group classed as permanent, as temporary, or as services secured on a contract basis.· Why should they study when they imagine a future secured by a seven-figure contract?
· Licensing deals have secured Dior's reputation.· However, Romley left a loophole in the deal by not securing in writing the promise that Carey would resign.· But the deal has still to secure planning permission from Birmingham City Council.· Though his early death traumatised Pierre, his shrewd business deals secured the family a $ 1m fortune.
· This will keep the board informed of fundholders' efforts to secure high standards and improved quality of care.· Hence also the efforts to secure West Irian.· By placing Franco in overall command, the Nationalists made a quantum leap forward in their efforts to secure victory.· The Herrera administration went even further in its efforts to secure aid from the United States.· From now to the end of the year we can expect governments to make a big effort to secure a settlement.· Joe was not so successful in his effort to secure a commission.· They will continue their efforts to secure the release of hostages in the Middle East.· Yet the party leaders also used various forms of manipulation and intimidation in their efforts to secure a victory.
· We believe that we have charted a way forward which will secure our future.· Thus, if the sales department is able to secure firm future orders, it becomes the most powerful department.· If you're paid in advance for something, you secure your future.· Having acquired a wife, Leslie began to think that he ought to take some steps towards securing our future.· Leapor had probably done some arithmetic of her own, and indulged the hope that the subscription might secure her future.· Its purpose is to keep secure the future of the library of the Royal Commonwealth Society.· The earl is currently struggling to secure the future of his stately home, Bemersyde, near St Boswells.
· He or she will hope to secure a job that involves the initiation of policies from the party's programme.· However, the disabled person has to secure the job first.· He secured 11 ministerial jobs, including home affairs and justice, during the Fourth Republic.· Every young person who has achieved the Compact goals will have an equal chance of securing a Compact job.· His move secures the 14 jobs at the site and keeps the famous A3 landmark alive.· The increasing use of Sharpness docks for imported goods is undoubtably good news for workers there; helping to secure their jobs.· It marks the opening of the company's £190 million engine factory which will both secure jobs and create new ones.
· Careful arrangements were made to secure loans.· It was alleged that the shares were deposited at National Westminster Bank and used to secure loans for the Maxwell companies.· While others advertise building societies, he has enough problems securing a loan.· The new guarantee is designed to help farmers establish a base farming income, needed to secure agricultural loans.· Even those Junkers who managed to secure loans were already heavily in debt.· Government favour also helped firms secure loans from private banks.· Lendoiro secured a loan to wipe out the club's debts and give the club some clout in the transfer market.
· The draft was due to be discussed with opposition parties in September with a view to securing a parliamentary majority.· However, with his defeat at Puebla, the moderates secured a majority in Congress and determined to make peace.· President Herzog granted the Labour leader a further 15 days in which to secure majority support.· Leaders of several parties might form a coalition in order to secure majority support for certain policies.· The way to avoid this was to vote Tory and secure a majority government maintaining the existing system.· National secured an absolute majority with only 35.1 % of the vote.· They hoped and believed that Bonar Law would fail to secure an overall majority for the Conservative Party.· Election results Mahathir's coalition won 127 parliamentary seats, thereby securing its two-thirds majority.
· But the number of graduates securing places on training courses to teach these subjects is still being squeezed.· Lebed has, indeed, secured a place for himself in the fanfare.· The stoppage means some students will have to wait longer to learn whether they've secured a college place.· We were lifting metal girders on to a lorry and securing them in place with wooden slats which we nailed together.· Having secured miners' place at the top of the manual wages league, there was nowhere for that economism to go.· Played well against Midlands and needs a sound game to secure a Test place.· Buck still had to putt and secure second place.
· She felt her legs being secured in that position, so she was doubled over to look like a sandwich.· Late in 1822 he arrived back in London and Place secured him a position as a correspondent for the Morning Chronicle.· Peter would have liked to sit next to Kate but he had lacked the necessary social agility to secure the centre position.· I came here at the instigation of your letter, believing myself to have secured a position.· Tailor the sail over the frame for a fit, then sew the tags secure in their positions.· As a result of the agreement the defendants secured their position commercially.· But a boardroom vote of six to one in favour was not enough to secure him the position.· Taking part in protests could jeopardise any existing opportunities of securing a decent employment position for those coming up to graduation.
· You feel that the music carries the words along on the back of its urge to secure release.· Relatives of the men were confident the new evidence would eventually secure their release.· In Fennell a father sought to secure the release of his son who had been arrested for participating in an affray.· They will continue their efforts to secure the release of hostages in the Middle East.· Often we can secure the release of refugees from detention if we can find them somewhere to live.· Video cameras could accompany Amnesty missions to secure unique footage for release to television worldwide.· He said his membership of the Legal Aid Foundation helped to secure his early release.· Samuelson secured a short-lived distribution arrangement with First National Exhibitors' Circuit, and various other films secured some sort of release.
· The Liberals themselves secured only 59 seats.· A few people close to their chairs amuse themselves by watching the others engage in mortal combat to secure a seat.· In the election of 1983, however, third parties polled some 28 percent of the vote and secured forty-four seats.· He had been publicly humiliated by widespread accusations that supporters had rigged the results of the poll to secure him a seat.
· The five other parties contesting the election failed to secure sufficient support to gain representation.· These figures in turn played a major role in securing the support of Sen.· Leaders of several parties might form a coalition in order to secure majority support for certain policies.· President Herzog granted the Labour leader a further 15 days in which to secure majority support.· He secured the support of mayors south of Jerusalem, and clearly hoped to extend his influence northwards.· Labor secured Green support in the Ryan byelection only after promising to ban the clearing of native woodlands in Queensland by 2005.· The entry of the new Lander would, however, have to secure two-thirds support in the Bundestag and Bundesrat.
· By placing Franco in overall command, the Nationalists made a quantum leap forward in their efforts to secure victory.· Her machinations appear intended to secure a Bush victory-nothing else.· Ladies al; so will have an enormous challenge in trying to secure a coveted victory.· McCoy grabbed the rebound and Dollar hit two free throws to secure the victory.· However, independent political analyst Andrew MacMullen says Labour could still secure victory with a smaller swing in its favour.· Pasok by-election victory Pasok secured a convincing victory in a by-election in the Athens B district on April 5.· Yet the party leaders also used various forms of manipulation and intimidation in their efforts to secure a victory.
· A candidate would be elected not by securing a plurality of votes but by securing a quota of votes.· Thomas F.. Birmingham, who has the secured the necessary votes to take over the post.· A candidate would be elected not by securing a plurality of votes but by securing a quota of votes.· In the second ballot for the vacancy left by Bryan Gould's resignation, he secured 125 votes.· This is a pity for his achievement in securing the crucial Committee vote deserves the members' recognition for his astuteness.
VERB· At the general election on March 5, Haglelgam failed to secure re-election as the at-large senator for Yap.· Gradualism had failed to secure the collaboration of masters or their agents in educating or providing religious instruction for the slaves.· They hoped and believed that Bonar Law would fail to secure an overall majority for the Conservative Party.· Prospects were bleak a year ago at Thornaby Impasse after it failed to secure funding.· Tranmere failed to secure Rosenthal's services on loan last season and his name has now been circulated to Premier League clubs.· The subject attracted no interest, and they failed to secure enough participants for the proposed 2-hour discussion.
· He or she will hope to secure a job that involves the initiation of policies from the party's programme.· We hope to secure the signatures of two-thirds of our registered voters, thus bypassing the need for an incorporation election.· Motherwell College hopes to secure funding to reciprocate the visit.· Mr Theron hopes to secure immunity from prosecution by testifying.
· He strolled over towards the New Town in which Sylvia had managed to secure a flat.· Even those Junkers who managed to secure loans were already heavily in debt.· More importantly, she was learning that she must manage him to secure her own comfort.
· The move is needed to secure profitability which has fallen due to world-wide over capacity in uranium enrichment.· The new guarantee is designed to help farmers establish a base farming income, needed to secure agricultural loans.· A few extra nails may be all that is needed to secure them if they loose.· At 12-4, Washington needs two wins to secure its first winning season since 1987.· But they need strong evidence to secure a conviction.· The Senate majority leader already holds more than one-third of the delegates needed to secure the Republican presidential nomination.· Those who live alone perhaps need to be especially secure from harm coming and going from their home.· Only a handful of polls since Christmas have given either party the lead they would need to secure an outright majority.
· Ladies al; so will have an enormous challenge in trying to secure a coveted victory.· It rejects the divorce between law and politics that a conventionalist theory with the motives I described tries to secure.· The committee held that a direct approach should be made to Moscow to try and secure progress in the Joint Committee.
WORD FAMILYnounsecurity ≠ insecurityadjectivesecure ≠ insecureverbsecureadverbsecurely ≠ insecurely
1get/achieve to get or achieve something that will be permanent, especially after a lot of effort: Boyd’s goal secured his team’s place in the Cup Final.secure a deal/contract The company secured a $20 million contract. Negotiators are still working to secure the hostages’ release. Redgrave won his third Olympic gold medal, and secured his place in history.2safe from harm to make something safe from being attacked, harmed, or lost: Troops were sent to secure the border.secure something against somebody/something They built a ten-foot high fence to secure the house against intruders. an agreement to secure the future of the rainforest3tie firmly to fasten or tie something firmly in a particular positionsecure something to something John secured the boat firmly to the jetty.4borrowing money if you secure a debt or a loan, you legally promise that, if you cannot pay back the money you have borrowed, you will give the lender goods or property of the same value instead: He used his house to secure the loan.secure1 verbsecure2 adjective
securese‧cure2 /sɪˈkʊə $ -ˈkjʊr/ ●●○ S3 W3 AWL adjective WORD ORIGINsecure1
Origin:
1500-1600 Latin securus, from se ‘without’ + cura ‘care’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- a secure area near the governor's office
- Children need to feel safe and secure about the world they grow up in.
- Gorbachev's place in history is secure.
- He kept his savings under his bed, secure from the prying eyes of his roommate.
- I don't think Marie is as secure as she would have liked us to believe.
- If your password gets known by anyone else, your data may not be secure.
- Keep your passport in a secure place.
- Make sure the building is completely secure before you leave.
- People should feel secure when they walk the streets of this city.
- She felt much more secure now that she had put a bolt on the door.
- The children all slept together in the same bed, snug and secure.
- Wilson had no secure job.
- A secure soloist, it is implied, might not be given much guidance.
- A new start, far away from Hugh, in this novel but secure haven.
- After that Corbett just had to wait, pleased to rest and stay in the monastery where he felt secure and safe.
- Being in charge and feeling legally secure seems necessary for whoever carries out the parenting role.
- She was no more secure than she'd ever been - one mistake, and she'd be out on her ear!
- The majority had therefore experienced secure employment for relatively long periods of time.
- There is also an emerging globalisation of ethical and judicial standards, which should render social and individual rights more secure.
- These tenants can frequently be living in the least desirable and least secure of all housing in rural locations.
THESAURUSnot in danger
not in danger of being harmed, lost, or stolen. Also used about a place where someone or something is safe: · I don’t feel safe around here.· Keep your valuables in a safe place.
if something is secure, it is safe from thieves and criminals. Also used about a place where something is safe: · How do I know that my personal details are secure?· The money is in a very secure place.
not likely to be damaged or harmed by something: · The equipment was well protected from the rain.· Always make sure that you are well protected from the sun.
in a place where someone or something cannot be hurt or damaged: · She put the glass vases on the top shelf, out of harm’s way.· Make sure that he stays out of harm’s way.
Longman Language Activatornot in danger of being killed, harmed, or attacked · Do you think she'll be safe in the house all alone?· As long as we keep to the main road we should be safe.safe from · The turtles lay their eggs in the damp sand where they are safe from predators.safe and sound (=safe and unharmed, especially after being in danger) · The missing children were eventually found at a friend's house, safe and sound.
if you do something safely , you succeed in doing it without being killed, harmed, or attacked: · Once we were safely back on shore, we checked the boat for damage.· Most air travellers would be prepared to pay more to be sure of travelling safely.
when you are safe from danger or harm: · The boy has been missing for six days, and there are fears for his safety.for somebody's safety (=so that someone is safe): · For your own safety, please do not smoke until you are outside the plane.· For the safety of the public, this man must be caught.in safety: · Our planes are regularly serviced, so that passengers can be sure they are travelling in safety.
to be safe, after being in a dangerous situation: · Once out of danger, he relaxed. ''Phew, that could have been nasty''.· Mary raced on, thankful for her escape. Even now, however, she was not out of danger.
feeling safe and free from danger: · The children all slept together in the same bed, snug and secure.· She felt much more secure now that she had put a bolt on the door.safe and secure: · Children need to feel safe and secure about the world they grow up in.
freedom from harm or danger, especially from the danger of being robbed, killed, or attacked: for somebody's security: · For the security of passengers, all hand baggage is carefully checked.false sense of security (=when you feel safe but in fact you are not): · His wide-eyed innocence had lulled me into a false sense of security.
if someone such as a child or sick person is in good hands , they are safe because doctors or other responsible people are looking after them: · Don't worry about the children. They're in safe hands with Monica.· Although Grandad was very ill in hospital, it was a comfort for us to know he was in good hands.
not in danger of being lost, stolen, or damaged · Your money will be safer in the bank.it is safe to do something (=something will be safe if you do it) · Would it be safer to park my car in the driveway?keep something safe · I'm trusting you with these documents, so make sure you keep them safe.
safe, especially from thieves or other criminals: · Make sure the building is completely secure before you leave.· If your password gets known by anyone else, your data may not be secure.secure from: · He kept his savings under his bed, secure from the prying eyes of his roommate.
British if your money or savings are as safe as houses , they are completely safe: · There's no financial risk. Your money is as safe as houses with us.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY We want a secure future for our children. Keep your passport in a secure place. Workers no longer feel secure about the future. It was enough money to make us feel financially secure. We huddled together, secure in the knowledge that the rescue helicopter was on its way.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES secure accommodation for young offenders The staff involved should be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy. He was successful and financially secure. They managed to get the business onto a more secure footing.
We want a secure future for our children. Keep your passport in a secure place. British English (=a type of prison) In the last year, only three children under the age of 14 have had to be placed in secure accommodation.
In the last year, only three children under the age of 14 have had to be placed in secure accommodation. Workers no longer feel secure about the future. It was enough money to make us feel financially secure. We huddled together, secure in the knowledge that the rescue helicopter was on its way. secure accommodation for young offenders· A child needs a responsive mother in order to form a secure base for future development.
The staff involved should be monitored to ensure compliance with the policy.· In the end, the strikers returned to work having won few concessions.
(=make someone be found guilty)· The prosecution had obtained a conviction based on false evidence.
formal (=get employment)· He found it difficult to obtain employment because of his criminal record.
He was successful and financially secure. They managed to get the business onto a more secure footing. (=a caring family without a lot of changes)· He had grown up in a stable home.
(=agree to give the lender something if you do not pay back the loan on time)· The loan was secured on his home.
(=win a majority)· They failed to secure a majority.
· Do you think she has enough votes to win the nomination?
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB· We invested in Equitable Life because it was constantly listed as one of the oldest, most financially secure and efficient companies.· He was successful and financially secure.· Everybody outside the financially secure, self-serving and blinkered Cabinet.· Aunt Glegg and Aunt Pullet are financially secure and their husbands are equally so.· He had worked his way up the bureaucratic ladder, but he was no more financially secure than when he had begun.· Today, they are financially secure, free to work less and to enjoy life more.
NOUN· At present, too many young offenders are being remanded in prisons because local authorities lack enough secure accommodation for them.· They are the result of a conference held last year for young women in secure accommodation.· The boy, who had only been in care for a short while before the incident, is now in secure accommodation.· And in the last two years only three children under 14 have had to be placed in secure accommodation.· There will be an interim secure accommodation order for three weeks from today.· It is clear that the planning meeting was for the purpose of deciding how the period in secure accommodation should be managed.· However, I wish to address one potentially significant impact of the Act in relation to secure accommodation applications in civil proceedings.· On 7 December 1990 a secure accommodation order was made by the justices under section 21A of the Child Care Act 1980.
· From a secure base parish musicians can be adventurous in exploring new music and in experimenting with differing styles.· But they are not a secure base, particularly in northeastern states.· The improvements in performance over the last two years provide us with a secure base from which to move forward.· Coupled with the committed Management of National Office, I am sure we will create a secure base for progression.
· Cabling upgrading, allied to netware improvements, will provide a secure basis for all future network requirements.· The other is that observation yields a secure basis from which knowledge can be derived.
· These types are intended to provide a structured and secure environment for data addressed by many different programs.· Up to a point, regulation may attract business by offering a more secure environment.
· If faith is to be solidly grounded at all, it must rest on some more secure foundation than that.· Then mathematics would be placed, once and for all, on an unassailably secure foundation.· The shed has secure foundations of concrete.· In sum, culture provides no secure foundation for defining a national group.
· A secure future in their home from an established landlord.· Many entrepreneurial companies simply can not even match six percent pretax margin or look forward to a secure future.· Adoption offers the most secure future.· There are exceptions, of course, but a good education is still the ticket to a secure future.· These people were all robbed of a secure future by Robert Maxwell.· And it should mean the 370 employees working on propellers can look forward to a more secure future.· The new order should mean a more secure future for the remaining staff.· Few young people face a secure future.
· The occasional smack meted out in a happy, secure home is not going to scar a child's psyche.· Therefore when there is trouble afoot, they will move their young to what they regard as a more secure home.· She could write her books and try to make a secure home for her baby.· It also funds innovative schemes to provide secure homes for young and old.
· Directors of licensed dealers rarely have secure jobs.· What people need to know is that there are no secure jobs any more.· It will provide 40 quality secure jobs in the operation of the station once it has been built.· I had no secure job, no type of savings in the account.· Only the gunmen had secure jobs.· Many academics, being civil servants, have secure jobs guaranteed for life.· It also means a more profitable company and more secure jobs.· Security for the company translates into secure jobs for the workers.
· These islands are secure places and are used as sites for villages, small towns and even imposing fortresses.· Cabbage has earned a secure place in the winter repast for its unpretentious, wholesome goodness and its versatility.· They should be kept in a rigid container made for the purpose and stored in a secure place.
· Normal growth resumes when the fish has a secure position.· James is certain that the railway is now in a more secure position and will go from strength to strength.· The young bride in her husband's family does not automatically receive love and a secure position.· Using these newly acquired turning skills the board can be lined up into the secure position from which you can start sailing.· Setting Off Remember that before you start to sail the board must be in the secure position.
· Health Secretary Virginia Bottomley has now given council chiefs permission for him to be held in a secure unit.· Earlier Bill Scanlon, a solicitor representing the boy's guardian, said accommodation at the secure unit is £500 per day.· New secure units to hold hardened young criminals would stop bail bandits in their tracks.· In the past they've called publicly for notorious joy riders to be held in secure units.· Many courts rubber stamp them and those children who like being in secure units may not press to leave.· He was brought back to Gloucester, and has now been transferred temporarily to a secure unit in Bristol.· Two young men, both slightly overweight, have lost their strong Liver pool accents during their years in the secure units.
WORD FAMILYnounsecurity ≠ insecurityadjectivesecure ≠ insecureverbsecureadverbsecurely ≠ insecurely
1permanent/certain a situation that is secure is one that you can depend on because it is not likely to change OPP insecure: There are no secure jobs these days. We want a secure future for our children. United’s position at the top of the league seems relatively secure.2place/building locked or guarded so that people cannot get in or out or steal anything: The house isn’t very secure – we need some new locks. Keep your passport in a secure place.secure accommodation British English (=a type of prison) In the last year, only three children under the age of 14 have had to be placed in secure accommodation.3safe from harm safe from and protected against damage or attack: Companies can offer secure credit card transactions over the Internet.secure from These elephants are relatively secure from poachers.4confident feeling confident about yourself and your abilities OPP insecure: We want our children to be secure and feel good about themselves.5not worried feeling confident and certain about a situation and not worried that it might change OPP insecure: Workers no longer feel secure about the future. It was enough money to make us feel financially secure. We huddled together, secure in the knowledge that the rescue helicopter was on its way.6firmly fastened firmly fastened or tied, and not likely to fall down: Are you sure that shelf is secure?