protect

verb
UK: /prəˈtekt/
US: /prəˈtekt/

  1. To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.

    1. I will protect you from the dog. [ ] [ ]
    2. The insurance policy will protect your house from fire and flood damage. [ ] [ ]

  2. To preserve and defend a country, border, or area.

    1. Soldiers protect our country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The government has a duty to protect its borders from illegal immigration. [ ] [ ]

  3. To support and defend a principle, belief, or right.

    1. We must protect free speech. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new laws are designed to protect the rights of consumers. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

preserve guard safeguard shield defend
protect adjective

  1. Serving to protect; protective.

    1. Wear protect gear when cycling. [ ] [ ]
    2. The forest acts as a protect barrier against the strong winds. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "protect" in English means: To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage., To preserve and defend a country, border, or area., To support and defend a principle, belief, or right..

The phonetic transcription of "protect" is /prəˈtekt/ in British English and /prəˈtekt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "protect": preserve, guard, safeguard, shield, defend.

Example usage of "protect": "I will protect you from the dog.". More examples on the page.