Definitions

1. verb

to obtain or secure something, especially by force or cunning

“The thief managed to obtect the valuable jewels from the museum display case.”

2. verb

to secure or bring something to a fixed or settled state

“The engineer worked to obtect the loose wires to the electrical panel.”

3. verb

to make something firm or solid

“The construction crew worked to obtect the foundation of the new building.”

4. verb

to bring something to a state of being or condition

“The doctor worked to obtect the patient’s health by prescribing medication.”