Secure - Definition

adj 1: free from fear or doubt; easy in mind; "he was secure
that nothing will be held against him" [syn: secure,
unafraid, untroubled] [ant: insecure]
2: free from danger or risk; "secure from harm"; "his fortune
was secure"; "made a secure place for himself in his field"
[ant: insecure, unsafe]
3: not likely to fail or give way; "the lock was secure"; "a
secure foundation"; "a secure hold on her wrist" [ant:
insecure]
4: immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with; "an
impregnable fortress"; "fortifications that made the frontier
inviolable"; "a secure telephone connection" [syn:
impregnable, inviolable, secure, strong,
unassailable, unattackable]
5: financially sound; "a good investment"; "a secure investment"
[syn: dependable, good, safe, secure]
v 1: get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even
though they were rationed" [syn: procure, secure]
2: cause to be firmly attached; "fasten the lock onto the door";
"she fixed her gaze on the man" [syn: fasten, fix,
secure] [ant: unfasten]
3: assure payment of
4: make certain of; "This nest egg will ensure a nice retirement
for us"; "Preparation will guarantee success!" [syn:
guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure]
5: fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug; "plug the
hole"; "stop up the leak" [syn: plug, stop up, secure]
6: furnish with battens; "batten ships" [syn: batten, batten
down, secure]