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ESLPod_0576_WE_0827 Using Unfair Influence In this podcast, the verb "to secure" means to get or obtain: "Do you think those negotiators will be able to secure a peace agreement between the two countries?" The verb "to secure" also means to protect something, or to keep something safe: "They installed extra locks on all the doors to secure their home." Or, "We need to act now to secure the health of the planet for future generations." The phrase "to secure a loan" means to borrow money from a bank or another financial institution by agreeing to give something up if one cannot pay back the money: "He used his new car to secure the business loan." Finally, the phrase "to secure (something) to (something)" means to tie something to something else, usually with a piece of rope: "How did you secure your kayak to the top of the car?"

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ESLPod 576 to secure Business

Id	ESLPod_0576_WE_0827
Episode Id	ESLPod 576
Episode Title	Using Unfair Influence
Phrase	to secure
Text	In this podcast, the verb "to secure" means to get or obtain: "Do you think those negotiators will be able to secure a peace agreement between the two countries?" The verb "to secure" also means to protect something, or to keep something safe: "They installed extra locks on all the doors to secure their home." Or, "We need to act now to secure the health of the planet for future generations." The phrase "to secure a loan" means to borrow money from a bank or another financial institution by agreeing to give something up if one cannot pay back the money: "He used his new car to secure the business loan." Finally, the phrase "to secure (something) to (something)" means to tie something to something else, usually with a piece of rope: "How did you secure your kayak to the top of the car?"
Topics	Business

Secure Means Eslpod Verb Phrase Business Unfair Influence