Protecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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protecting

 

[ prษ™หˆtษ›ktษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

keep safe

To protect means to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or danger. It involves taking measures to prevent any harm or danger from reaching the person or object being protected. This can include physical protection, such as wearing a helmet to protect your head, or providing security measures to protect a building from intruders.

Synonyms

defend, guard, secure, shield.

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Word Description / Examples
protecting

General term for keeping someone or something safe from harm.

  • He is always protecting his little sister from bullies
  • The mother cat is protecting her kittens
guard

Often used when someone is assigned to keep watch over a person or place to ensure safety.

  • The security team will guard the building all night
  • He was hired to guard the queen
defend

Used in situations where active resistance against an attack or criticism is involved.

  • The lawyer will defend her in court
  • He tried to defend his home from invaders
shield

Typically used when someone or something is used as a physical or metaphorical barrier to prevent harm.

  • She used an umbrella to shield herself from the rain
  • He shielded his friend from the criticism
secure

Can be used when ensuring that something is safe and not likely to be at risk.

  • Please secure all windows before leaving
  • He managed to secure a good job

Examples of usage

  • He wore a bulletproof vest to protect himself from gunshots.
  • The police officer protected the witness from potential threats.
  • Parents protect their children by teaching them safety rules.
  • Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
  • She used an umbrella to protect herself from the rain.

Translations

Translations of the word "protecting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น protegendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเค•เฅเคทเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรผtzend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melindungi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐั…ะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chronienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟ่ญทใ™ใ‚‹ (ใปใ”ใ™ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท protรฉger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ protegiendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koruma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํ˜ธํ•˜๋Š” (๋ณดํ˜ธํ•˜๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญู…ุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ochrana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ochrana

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟๆŠค (bวŽohรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaลกฤita

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vernd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผdafiษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ protecciรณn

Etymology

The word 'protecting' comes from the Latin word 'protectus', which is the past participle of 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front, defend, protect'. The concept of protection has been essential throughout history, from ancient warriors protecting their tribes to modern-day security measures safeguarding individuals and property.

See also: overprotective, protect, protectant, protected, protection, protections, protective, protectively, protectiveness, protector, protectors, unprotected.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,652, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.