Protect

/prəˈtɛkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to keep safe from harm or injury

We need to protect the environment for future generations.

to provide shelter or support to safeguard someone or something

Parents should protect their children from negative influences.

to guard or defend someone or something against attack or damage

The bodyguard was hired to protect the celebrity from potential threats.

to prevent something from getting lost, damaged, or destroyed

You should protect your personal information online.

to ensure the safety and well-being of someone or something

Laws are in place to protect workers' rights.

From Latin 'protectus', past participle of 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front of'.

protect and serve

a motto referring to the duties of police officers

protect one's interests

to take action to preserve or promote one's own goals

a protective measure

an action intended to keep something safe

protector

a person or thing that protects

protection

the act of keeping something safe

protective

intended to protect someone or something

to cover or watch over someone closely

I got your back, I’m gonna protect you out there.

to act as a bodyguard or provide security

He's been protecting me like a real guardian.