secured
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //sɪkˈjʊɹd// UK //sɪkjˈɔːd// se·cured
v. to get something after a lot of effort, or to make something safe and firm so it cannot move or fall.
v. to succeed in obtaining something, especially when there is competition; to fasten or fix something firmly in place to prevent movement or loss.
She secured a new job after three interviews.
The climbers secured their ropes to the rock face before starting the steep descent.
By negotiating a long-term contract with the primary supplier, the firm secured its production line against the volatility of the global raw materials market.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When used in the sense of fastening, it often takes the preposition 'to'.