become secured
[/bɪˈkʌm sɪˈkjʊrd/]
verb phrase
ficar garantido; ser assegurado; tornar-se seguro
1. to achieve a state of being safe, protected, or guaranteed; to obtain something desired or needed
After months of negotiation, the contract finally became secured.
Após meses de negociação, o contrato finalmente ficou garantido.
2. to be firmly attached or fastened in place
The rope became secured to the anchor point.
A corda ficou presa ao ponto de ancoragem.
3. to obtain financial security or stability
Her position became secured when she received tenure.
Sua posição foi assegurada quando ela recebeu estabilidade no cargo.
In Brazilian business culture, 'ficar garantido' is widely used when discussing contracts, employment terms, or financial agreements. In American English, 'become secured' is common in legal and financial contexts, while in casual speech, phrases like 'got locked in' or 'got locked down' are preferred among younger speakers in NYC.
NYC Slang
got locked in; got locked down
Related Idioms & Phrases
have one's ducks in a row
have something in the bag
put one's affairs in order
nail down a deal
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