protected; protecting; protects
1
a
: to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
b
: defend sense 1c
protect the goal
2
: to maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees: such as
a
: to save from contingent financial loss
b
: to foster or shield from infringement or restriction
salesmen with protected territories
protect one's rights
specifically
: to restrict competition for (something, such as a domestic industry) by means of tariffs or trade controls
3
: defend sense 5
protect a lead
: to provide a guard or shield
protects against tooth decay
protectively
adverb
protectiveness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of protect in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
If finding a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down inside your car and protect your head, or abandon your vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Apr. 2024
Rhys Thomas Valley Glen :: The Draconian sanctions meted out to USC, which led to stripping Reggie Bush of his richly deserved Heisman Trophy, was the NCAA protecting their precious SEC after USC shut out Auburn 23-0 in 2003 and destroyed Arkansas 70-17 in 2005.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Military officials described an intense effort to protect troops from drones with missiles, microwave radiation and lasers.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Jim’s top priority was to protect and help quarterback Justin Herbert, and with the fifth overall pick the Judases took enormous Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
To keep you cool and protected from sunburn, invest in an outdoor umbrella.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
And speaking of food on the table, a trivet or four will protect the surface from hot dishes.
5.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2024
The company said the settlement, subject to court approval, will help protect its agents from related lawsuits.
—Prashant Gopal, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Apr. 2024
Rhys Thomas Valley Glen :: The Draconian sanctions meted out to USC, which led to stripping Reggie Bush of his richly deserved Heisman Trophy, was the NCAA protecting their precious SEC after USC shut out Auburn 23-0 in 2003 and destroyed Arkansas 70-17 in 2005.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2024
Military officials described an intense effort to protect troops from drones with missiles, microwave radiation and lasers.
—USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
Jim’s top priority was to protect and help quarterback Justin Herbert, and with the fifth overall pick the Judases took enormous Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
To keep you cool and protected from sunburn, invest in an outdoor umbrella.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
And speaking of food on the table, a trivet or four will protect the surface from hot dishes.
5.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appétit, 26 Apr. 2024
The company said the settlement, subject to court approval, will help protect its agents from related lawsuits.
—Prashant Gopal, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Protect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/protect. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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