securing (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /sɪˈkjʊərɪŋ/
Definition
Making something firm, stable, or safe from risk or loss.
Examples
The team is focused on securing the perimeter before the event begins.
They spent the afternoon securing the loose boards on the deck to prevent accidents.
He succeeded in securing a stable job after months of searching.
How to Use securing
- securing something for someone (collocation)
- To obtain an item for the benefit of another. — "She is securing a seat for her colleague at the conference."
- securing something against something (prepositional phrase)
- To fasten or protect something against a threat. — "They are securing the windows against the coming storm."
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