Protect - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prəˈtekt|  American pronunciation of the word protect
Brit.  |prəˈtekt|  British pronunciation of the word protect

verb

- shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain
- use tariffs to favor domestic industry

Extra examples

He had no raincoat to protect himself from the rain.

She keeps her jewelry protected in a safe.

You have to protect your business against fraud.

New laws have been passed to protect your privacy.

The forest is protected by federal law.

The high taxes on imported goods are intended to protect domestic producers.

Sunscreen helps to protect against sunburn.

The insurance protects you against flooding.

The insurance does not protect against damage caused by earthquakes.

Are we doing enough to protect the environment?

The cover protects the machine from dust.

Physical exercise can protect you against heart disease.

Waxing your car will help protect against rust.

Unemployment insurance means that you are partially protected if you lose your job.

Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: protect
he/she/it: protects
present participle: protecting
past tense: protected
past participle: protected
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