secure
UK: sɪˈkjʊə | US: səˈkjʊr
adj. free from danger or threat
adj. firmly fixed or fastened
vt. to make something safe or stable
vt. to obtain or achieve something with effort
The word secure originates from Latin securus, combining se- ("without") and cura ("care"). It originally meant "free from care" or "untroubled," reflecting a state of safety. Over time, it expanded to describe physical safety (e.g., "firmly fixed") and the act of ensuring protection (e.g., "to secure a loan"). The logic traces back to the idea of removing (se-) concerns (cura) to achieve stability.
The vault is secure against theft.
She secured the rope to the post.
He worked hard to secure a promotion.
The software ensures your data remains secure.
They secured funding for the project.