secure
Meaning
To secure something means to make it safe or protected from harm or danger, or to obtain it firmly.
💡 A common mistake is using "secure" when "ensure" is more appropriate, as "ensure" relates to making certain of something rather than making it safe.
Example Sentences
Common Phrases
secure a deal
secure funding
secure a position
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