CEFR A2

protect

verb

Meaning

To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

Examples

The sunscreen will protect your skin from the sun.
We need to protect the environment for future generations.

Synonyms: guard, defend, safeguard, shield

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protect (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛkt/

Definition

To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger.

Examples

The sunscreen will protect your skin from the sun.
We need to protect the environment for future generations.
The bodyguards were hired to protect the celebrity.

How to Use protect

protect from (prepositional phrase): Keep safe from a specific danger or influence. — "Wear a helmet to protect yourself from injury."
protect against (prepositional phrase): Keep safe from a specific threat or problem. — "Vaccines protect against many diseases."
protect someone's interests (collocation): Act in a way that benefits or defends what is important to someone. — "The lawyer will protect her client's financial interests."

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