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resecure

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌriːsɪˈkjʊər//

KK: /ri'sikjʊr/

verb
Definition

To make something secure again or to fasten it once more.


Example

After the storm, I had to resecure the loose shingles on the roof.


Tense Forms

Past: resecured

Past Participle: resecured


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you manage to resecure the window after the storm last night?
Sloth B
Not yet, but I plan to do it later today.
Sloth A
It's better to be safe, especially with more rain coming.
Sloth B
Definitely! I’ll make sure to resecure it before it gets worse.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fasten
lock
bind
Antonyms
release
loosen
unfasten
Root Explanation

Resecure → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "secure" (from Latin "securus", meaning free from care or safe). The word "resecure" means to make something safe again or to restore security.

Memory Tip

Think of making something safe 'again' ('re-') — that's why 'resecure' means to restore safety.

Visually Confused Words
presecure
secure
rescue
recure
reobscure
securer
resurge
rescuer
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