securing
Definitions
The act of fixing or attaching something firmly in place.
The process of obtaining or achieving something, especially with difficulty.
The action of protecting or making something safe from harm or risk.
Examples
She spent the entire afternoon securing the loose fence panels before the storm arrived.
Securing a stable job was his primary goal after graduating from university.
The police officer was responsible for securing the perimeter of the crime scene.
Synonyms
fastening obtaining attaining anchoring guaranteeing locking procuring
Antonyms
releasing losing loosening forfeiting endangering detaching unfastening