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acquire : gain, win, earn, secure1 verb [transitive]

1 to get or achieve something that will be permanent, especially after a lot of effort: UN negotiators are still trying to secure the release of the hostages. | a deal to secure the company's future

2 to make something safe from being attacked, harmed, or lost

[+ against]: Extra men will be needed to secure the camp against attack.

3 to fasten or tie something firmly in a particular position: a tent secured with heavy wooden pegs | secure sth to sth: John secured the boat firmly to the jetty.

4 to legally promise that if you cannot pay back money you have borrowed, you will give the lender goods or property of the same value instead: a secured loan