securable

A secure future is a securable goal with careful planning.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Capable of being secured: "securable" describes something that can be made safe, fixed in place, or obtained with certainty.
   • Able to be guaranteed: It can also refer to something that can be assured or made certain, such as a loan or agreement.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The door is securable with a strong lock. (The door can be made safe by using a lock.)
  • This loan is securable against the property. (The loan can be guaranteed using the property as collateral.)
  • The documents are securable in a fireproof safe. (The documents can be kept safe in a secure container.)

Advanced Usage

• "securable asset": an item that can be pledged as collateral to guarantee a loan.

  • The bank requires a securable asset before approving the mortgage. (The bank needs a physical item that can be guaranteed to secure the loan.)

• "securable connection": a link or attachment that can be made safe or stable.

  • The cable is securable with a clip to prevent accidental disconnection. (The cable can be fixed in place to avoid coming loose.)

Variants and Related Words

• Secure (adj/verb): free from danger; to make safe.

  • He felt secure in his home. (He felt safe.) / Please secure the gate. (Make the gate safe.)

• Securely (adv): in a way that is safe or firmly fixed.

  • The box was securely locked. (The box was locked in a safe manner.)

• Securement (n): the act of making something safe or fixed.

  • The securement of the load is essential for transport. (The process of making the load safe is important.)

Synonyms

• Attachable: able to be fastened or connected.
• Guaranteeable: able to be promised or assured.
• Lockable: able to be closed and secured with a lock.

Antonyms

• Unsecurable: not able to be made safe or guaranteed.
• Insecure: not safe or stable.

Related Idioms

• "secure as a vault": extremely safe or well-protected.

  • The data is securable as a vault with encryption. (The data can be made as safe as a bank vault.)

• "secure the bag": (informal) to obtain a financial gain or opportunity.

  • He worked hard to secure the bag by investing in securable assets. (He worked to obtain money through guaranteed investments.)