to secure
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3.3
- verb
- /sɪˈkjʊr/
:
asegurar
- Now we have used this as the tendril to secure it to the trellis.
- secure in place
So, 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
398
2.5
To become stiff and unable to move a part of the body
218
1.0
To attach something firmly so it does not move
97
2.6
Close a house or safe with a key to keep people out
88
1.6
To fasten a belt or strap with a clasp
74
2.2
Fasten something with rope so it cannot move
68
1.6
Hold something in place so it cannot move
52
2.9
To fasten something with a band so it stays in place
51
3.4
To hold something in place so it does not move
50
1.8
To make someone stay in one place or keep their attention on something
47
3.3
Fasten something tightly to keep it from moving
41
1.8
Stay attached to a surface
29
4.4
To make a decision or plan fixed so it cannot be easily changed
11
3.4
To fasten something using a small metal lock with a U-shaped bar
8
5.5
To fasten a strap tightly so it does not slip
3
3.0
To fasten something with a small hook or buckle
2
6.8
To fasten something so it does not move
1
4.8
To bend the end of a nail to hold things together
Antonyms
Idioms
How Firm
Surface Forms
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.