26984 words

securing

5 definitions • 7 examples
1
present participle of
2
to get something, sometimes with difficulty:

Examples:

He was disappointed by his failure to secure the top job with the bank.
The change in the law will make it harder for the police to secure convictions.
3
to make certain something is protected from danger or risk:

Examples:

The building has only one main entrance and would be easy to secure (against/from intruders).
This form of investment is an excellent way of securing your children's financial future.
4
to make certain that money that has been lent will be paid back, by giving the person who lends the money the right to own property belonging to the person who borrows it, if the money is not paid back:

Examples:

Her bank loan is secured against/by/on her house.
5
to fasten one object firmly to another:

Examples:

The gate won't stay open, so we'll have to secure it to that post.

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