CEFR B1

secured

adjective

Meaning

Made safe and protected from danger or attack.

Examples

The building was secured by guards overnight.
Once the perimeter was secured, the rescue team could enter.

Synonyms: safe, protected, guarded, assured

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secured (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɪˈkjʊərd/

Definition

Made safe and protected from danger or attack.

Examples

The building was secured by guards overnight.
Once the perimeter was secured, the rescue team could enter.
The children were secured in their car seats before the journey began.

How to Use secured

secured by (prepositional phrase): Protected or made safe by something or someone. — "The treasure chest was secured by a heavy lock."
secured against (prepositional phrase): Protected from a specific threat or danger. — "The building was secured against intruders."

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