Definition of secure adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
of or relating to security: They kept the jewels secure in the bank. not liable or likely to fail, give way, etc.: He had a secure grip on the rope. kept in a safe place: a secure hiding place. free from anxiety: emotionally secure. confident: secure in his religious belief.
As an adjective, "secure" refers to the state of being safe or protected from harm, whether physically, emotionally, or financially. This is its most common usage, offering assurance of stability and safety.
• A child feels secure if the events of her day are as regular and certain as the sunrise. • Does your mate feel secure in himself about his attractiveness and potency? • Only a society in which people feel secure in their peer groups can bring about such mass action from below.
To protect or ensure the privacy or secrecy of (a telephone line, for example).