Topic: LOANS
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secure2 W2 [transitive]
1 to get or achieve something that will be permanent, especially after a lot of effort : 
Negotiators are still working to secure the hostages' release.
get/achieve
Negotiators are still working to secure the hostages' release.2 to make something safe from being attacked, harmed, or lost : Troops were sent to secure the border.
safe from harm
Troops were sent to secure the border. secure something against somebody/something They built a 10ft high fence to secure the house against intruders.
They built a 10ft high fence to secure the house against intruders.3 to fasten or tie something firmly in a particular position
tie firmly
4 if you secure a debt or a loan, you legally promise that if you cannot pay back the money you have borrowed, you will give the lender goods or property of the same value instead :
