sikre

to secure, to ensure, to guarantee · verb

Definition
To make certain of an outcome; to protect from risk or loss; to obtain or achieve something definitively.
Inflections
sikrer, sikret, ha sikret
Origin
Derived from Old Norse *säkr* (safe, sure), which formed the adjectival root 'sikker'. The verb emerged in Middle Norwegian with the infinitive suffix -e. Its development may have been reinforced by French/Latin influences like *assurer/securus*, but it retains a core Germanic etymology related to safety and certainty.

Examples

Han vil sikre seg mot økonomiske tap.He wants to secure himself against financial losses.
De sikret seieren med ett mål på overtid.They secured the victory with one goal in extra time.
Vi må sikre grunnlaget for fremtidige prosjekter.We must secure the foundation for future projects.
Hun sikret billetten gjennom online-bestilling.She secured the ticket through online booking.
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