secure
//sɪˈkjʊr//
Adjective
Protected from danger or threat; safe from harm or attack.
The children feel secure in their home.
Fixed or fastened firmly so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
Make sure the ladder is secure before climbing it.
Feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.
She felt secure in her new home.
Certain to remain safe and unthreatened; assured or guaranteed.
With a stable job and savings, their future feels secure.
Antonym
Verb
To fix or attach something firmly so that it cannot be moved or lost.
Make sure to secure the rope to the post before climbing.
To obtain or achieve something, especially with difficulty.
She managed to secure a job at a top company.
To protect something against threats or danger; to make safe.
The government took measures to secure the border against illegal entry.