securely

[ UK /sɪkjˈɔːli/ ]
[ US /sɪkˈjʊɹɫi/ ]

ADVERB

in an invulnerable manner
the agreed line was to involve at several points the withdrawal of French troops from positions which they had quite securely held
in a confident and unselfconscious manner
he acts very securely in front of the camera
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
she held the child securely
in a manner free from fear or risk
the outcome of expansion in the sixties and seventies will be an academic hierarchy securely supported by scholastic selection

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How To Use securely In A Sentence

These are specially designed to cradle the fish securely in a comfortable position without wiping away a great deal of their protective mucous.
Before one embarks on this high flying experience, the organisers supply a crash helmet, and a safety waist belt which is securely tied with a long and strong rope to the huge multi-coloured parasail.
Check that the boards are all securely fixed.
The all clear signal flashed on the screen, and both doors leading to the back of the building were securely locked.
After strapping the shoes securely to my feet, I ran down the stairs and to my black truck.
They had an affiliation with mobsters, drug dealings, illegal profiteers, and more, where they would store money, risk-free and securely, for everyone.
Likewise, in most instances, digital documents that are identified as originals, needing to be securely stored for a defined period of time due to regulatory demands, are stored as originals - in other words, the actual original file is transferred to an archive medium such as disk or tape. CMS Watch Trends and Features
Lock up all drugs and medicines securely in a bathroom cabinet where they can't be reached.
Be sure the access ladder is securely fastened to the bin.
Each pack contained waterproof matches to light small fires at night, the flames securely contained within stone circles. CHAMELEON

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