Word
secured
Phoneticsse·cured, stress on the second syllable
US/sɪkˈjʊɹd/
UK/sɪkjˈɔːd/
Definitions
01to obtain or win
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to succeed in getting something, especially after a lot of effort.
v. to succeed in obtaining or achieving something, often through negotiation or competition.
“The team secured a victory in the final minutes of the game.”
“After months of intense negotiations, the company secured a multi-million dollar contract that guaranteed work for the next decade.”
Usage
Often used in business or sports contexts to describe achieving a difficult goal.
02to make safe
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to protect a place so that no one can enter or leave without permission.
v. to make a place or object safe from attack, intrusion, or escape.
“The police secured the building before allowing the investigators inside.”
“The military forces secured the perimeter of the airport to ensure that humanitarian aid could be delivered without interference.”
Antonyms
03fastened or fixed
B1 · Intermediate
adj. fixed firmly in place so that it cannot move or fall.
adj. firmly fixed or attached in a way that prevents movement or instability.
“Check that your seatbelt is secured before the car starts moving.”
“The heavy equipment was secured to the deck of the ship with steel cables to prevent it from shifting during the storm.”
04protected by a loan
C1 · Advanced Law Technical · Formal
adj. describing a loan where the lender can take your property if you do not pay.
adj. relating to a loan or debt in which the lender has a claim on specific assets if the borrower defaults.
“A mortgage is a type of secured loan used to buy a house.”
“The bank offered a lower interest rate on the secured debt because the borrower provided their property as collateral.”
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Real-World Examples
“Andrew Coscoran secured a fourth medal for Ireland in Birmingham with bronze in the 1500m.” “Late goals from Isaac Moore, James Connolly and Aaron Pressley did the damage as Walsall secured a fine 3-0 away win over Gillingham .” “Iga Swiatek secured her first WTA title of the season with a straight-set victory over Elena Rybakina in the final of the Canadian Open on Thursday.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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