ADV
- firmly, properly, tightly
PREP
- to
- The crates had not been properly secured to the truck
- with
- She secured the boat with a rope
ADV
- easily
- Victory was not going to be easily secured
- automatically
VERB + SECURE
- be able to, manage to
- fail to
- They failed to secure the release of the prisoners
- help (to)
PHRASES
- an attempt/effort to secure sth, be aimed at securing sth, a chance/ hope of securing sth
- trying to improve their chances of securing employment
- succeed/be successful in securing sth