Definition
to protect: to defend, to keep safe, to guard, to look after
a protection: a safety, a cover, a shelter
protective: sheltering, safeguarding, covering
- "The scarf would protect the birds by preventing them from breathing in infected air particles."
- "I bet they want me to join the bureau to protect the country."
- "I want to protect my home from burglars please."
- "Since then, great auntie Margaret has contacted Trading Standards (the consumer protection agency), but we don't know if she'll ever get her money back."
- "Your mission for this week, should you choose to accept it: Protect your home in whatever way you see fit, and start sleeping better at night."
- "- Protective coveralls."
- "It is therefore only natural that birds should benefit from the same protection and fashion sense as us."
- "Professor Hyppolyte Fabuleux said "Ever since the French flu pandemic of 1873, our nation has worn scarves to protect against the common cold and flu."
- "Brian : But, I use protection!"
- "Furthermore, support of local businesses, farmers and stores is one way to protect local jobs."
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