[sɪˈkjɔː], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost
(e.g: check to ensure that all nuts and bolts are secure)

- certain to remain safe and unthreatened
(e.g: his position as party leader was less than secure)


Phrases:
- secure arms

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘feeling no apprehension’): from Latin securus, from se- ‘without’ + cura ‘care’

[sɪˈkjɔː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- fix or attach (something) firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost
(e.g: pins secure the handle to the main body)

- succeed in obtaining (something), especially with difficulty
(e.g: the division secured a major contract)

- protect against threats; make safe
(e.g: the government is concerned to secure the economy against too much foreign ownership)


Phrases:
- secure arms

Origin:
mid 16th century (in the sense ‘feeling no apprehension’): from Latin securus, from se- ‘without’ + cura ‘care’