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secured

UK
/sɪˈkjʊəd/
US
/sɪˈkjʊrd/

Translations

securedpast participle
UK
/sɪˈkjʊəd/
US
/sɪˈkjʊrd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective (e.g., "cargo is secured").
Ensure that the ladder is secured before climbing.
Assurez-vous que l'échelle est fixée avant de monter.
Synonyms
secured
safe
protected
guarded
shielded
stable
fastened
fixed
attached
anchored
tied
tied down
locked
bolted
latched
clamped
firm
firmly attached
obtained
acquired
procured
gained
attained
achieved
guaranteed
ensured
securedadjective
more secured
Comp.
most secured
Super.
UK
/sɪˈkjʊəd/
US
/sɪˈkjʊrd/
The secured building had guards at every entrance to ensure no unauthorized access.
Le bâtiment sécurisé avait des gardes à chaque entrée pour empêcher tout accès non autorisé.
garantiSurtout en contexte financier ou juridique.
The loan was secured by the borrower's property, providing assurance to the lender.
Le prêt était garanti par les biens de l'emprunteur, ce qui assurait le prêteur.
Synonyms
safe
protected
ensured
guaranteed
locked
fastened
Antonyms
unsecured
secureverb

secured

Past Simple

secured
Past Simple
secured
Past Participle
securing
Gerund
UK
/sɪˈkjʊə/
US
/sɪˈkjʊr/
sécuriserPour rendre un lieu, un objet ou une situation plus sûr(e).
The company secured the building with new locks and security cameras.
L'entreprise a sécurisé le bâtiment avec de nouvelles serrures et des caméras de surveillance.
obtenirAu sens d'obtenir après des efforts; registre neutre.
She secured a job at the prestigious law firm after months of interviews.
Elle a obtenu un emploi dans ce prestigieux cabinet d'avocats après des mois d'entretiens.
fixerPour attacher fermement en place.
He secured the tent to the ground with stakes to prevent it from blowing away.
Il a fixé la tente au sol avec des piquets pour éviter qu'elle ne s'envole.
garantirEn finance et en droit, pour garantir le remboursement d'une dette par un bien donné en garantie.
The borrower secured the loan with his house as collateral.
L'emprunteur a garanti le prêt avec sa maison comme garantie.
Additional translations
décrocherPlus familier; pour obtenir quelque chose de convoité.
Synonyms
ensure
guarantee
protect
safeguard
fasten
lock
obtain
acquire
Antonyms
endanger
jeopardize

Definitions

securedpast participle
Fastened, fixed, or otherwise made safe from moving or being removed.
Ensure that the ladder is secured before climbing.
securedadjective
Protected against threats or danger; made safe.
The secured building had guards at every entrance to ensure no unauthorized access.
Guaranteed or assured, especially in terms of financial or legal matters.
The loan was secured by the borrower's property, providing assurance to the lender.
secureverb
To make something safe or protect it from harm or danger.
The company secured the building with new locks and security cameras.
To obtain or achieve something, especially after a lot of effort.
She secured a job at the prestigious law firm after months of interviews.
To fasten or tie something firmly in place.
He secured the tent to the ground with stakes to prevent it from blowing away.
To guarantee payment of (a debt or obligation) by pledging collateral.
The borrower secured the loan with his house as collateral.
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