[transitive, intransitive] to make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc. ... He felt it was his duty to protect the child. Keep the ...

protect · 1[transitive, intransitive] to make sure that someone or something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc. · 2[transitive, usually passive] protect ...

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb protect, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, ...

​[uncountable] protection (against something) insurance against fire, injury, damage, etc. Our policy offers complete protection against fire and theft. ​[ ... Protectionism noun · Data protection · Protectionist adjective · Protection order

1[uncountable] protection (for/of somebody/something) (against/from something) the act of protecting someone or something; the state of being protected Wear ...

having or showing a wish to protect somebody/something. Extra Examples Lionesses are fiercely protective of their young.

providing or intended to provide protection. Workers should wear full protective clothing. a protective layer of varnish. a protective barrier against the sun' ...

write-protect something to protect the information on a computer disk from being changed or deleted (= destroyed)

to keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss: He says he was protecting his home and family.

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