secures
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //sɪkˈjʊɹz// UK //sɪkjˈɔːz// se·cures
v. to fix something firmly in place so it cannot move or fall. It also means to get something you want after a lot of effort.
v. to fix or fasten an object firmly in position to prevent movement or loss; to succeed in obtaining or achieving something, especially when competition is involved.
She secures the bike to the fence with a heavy lock.
The negotiator secures a better deal for the workers after three days of intense discussion.
The architect ensures the structure remains stable by using steel cables that the construction crew secures deep within the bedrock.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.