C2verbformalbusinessmoney
US/sɪˈkjʊr/
UK/sɪˈkjʊə/
to get something important, often after a lot of effort
In context
The start-up secured two million dollars in funding from a Korean investor.
She secured a place on a graduate program at a top bank.
The factory needs to secure new contracts before the end of the year.
Words that go with secure
verb + noun
- secure fundingIt took the team eighteen months to secure funding for the project.
- secure a dealOur sales director flew to Tokyo to secure a deal with a major retailer.
- secure a loanWithout a steady income it is hard to secure a loan.
- secure a contractThe firm secured a contract to build the new airport terminal.
- secure a placeOnly one in ten applicants will secure a place on the course.