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Phrase(s): secure something against someone , something, or an animal
1. to fasten something against the entry of someone, an animal, or something. • Jane secured the doors and windows against the prowler who was roving around the neighborhood. • You had better secure the henhouse against coyotes. 2. to obtain a legal order involving someone or something. • I secured an injunction against Harry. If he bothers you again, he’ll have to go into court to explain himself. • We can’t secure an injunction against this ruling.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs