DictionarysecureObtain successfully
verb

secure

To obtain or arrange successfully.

She secures a room for the visiting team.

Etymology

Secure means to make safe or certain. Securing an outcome extends that certainty to successfully obtaining or arranging what is wanted.

More examples

  • He secured permission before starting.
  • They have secured enough funding.
  • The organization is securing additional supplies.

Forms

secure · secures · secured · securing

Similar words

obtain
Gets something without emphasizing successful arrangement.
procure
Obtains through particular effort or planning.