secure

Universal Words adjective, verb adjective happy / confident 1 feeling happy and confident about yourself or a particular situation: At last they were able to feel secure about the future. * She finished the match, secure in the knowledge that she was through to the next round. OPPINSECURE certain / safe 2 likely to continue or be successful for a long time SYNSAFE: a secure job / income * It's not a very secure way to make a living. * The future of the company looks secure. OPPINSECURE 3 ~ (against / from sth) that cannot be affected or harmed by sth: Information must be stored so that it is secure from accidental deletion. building / door / room 4 guarded and/or made stronger so that it is difficult for people to enter or leave: Check that all windows and doors have been made as secure as possible. * a secure unit for child offenders * The building is secure against intruders. OPPINSECURE firm 5 not likely to move, fall down, etc: The aerial doesn't look very secure to me. * It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice. * (figurative) Our relationship was now on a more secure footing. OPPINSECURE securely adverb: She locked the door securely behind her. * Make sure the ropes are securely fastened. * Democracy is becoming more securely established in Eastern Europe. verb get sth 1 ~ sth (for sb/sth)