to secure
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3.3
- verb
- /sɪˈkjʊr/
- Now we have used this as the tendril to secure it to the trellis.
- secure in place
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Watch on YouTubeSo, but you have to be able to secure them properly.
- So, but you have to be able to secure them properly.
- Instead, the bowstring would have been secured by way of tied leather bindings.
- And then I'm going to secure it with a little elastic.
- Wrap it around and then secure with an elastic.
- This then secures the ponytail in place.
Examples
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Push down the other end and secure the SSD with the included screw.
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We secured the doors on the upper levels.
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So go out there and secure your stuff.
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OK, so we're going to secure this in the middle.
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I just need something to secure this with.
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Once I secure this door, it cannot and will not be opened until the procedure is complete.
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Just bring it right around here to secure it with another knot.
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Duct tape was used to secure the top back to the bottle.
Academic text (2013) -
First you push this up, latch it, and then you have to secure these bolts in place.
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You need to secure the tent with stakes to prevent it from blowing away.
Synonyms
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2.5
To become stiff and unable to move a part of the body
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2.9
To fasten something with a band so it stays in place
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2.6
Close a house or safe with a key to keep people out
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1.8
Stay attached to a surface
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1.6
To fasten a belt or strap with a clasp
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3.4
To hold something in place so it does not move
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1.6
Hold something in place so it cannot move
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3.3
Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving
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2.2
Fasten something with rope so it cannot move
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4.4
To make a decision or plan fixed so it cannot be easily changed
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1.8
To make someone stay in one place or keep their attention on something
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1.0
To attach something firmly so it does not move
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5.5
To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip
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3.4
To fasten something using a small metal lock with a U-shaped bar
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3.0
To fasten something with a small hook or buckle
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4.8
To bend the end of a nail to hold things together
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6.8
To fasten something so it does not move
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Etymology
The verb secure comes from the Latin parts se- 'without' and cura 'care' and means 'to make safe'. So, to secure a window is to fasten it so it cannot move or be taken.