protect
[ pruh-tekt ]
/ prəˈtɛkt /
verb (used with object)
to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
Economics.
to guard (the industry or an industry of a nation) from foreign competition by imposing import duties.
to provide funds for the payment of (a draft, note, etc.).
verb (used without object)
to provide, or be capable of providing, protection: a floor wax that protects as well as shines.
Origin of protect
synonym study for protect
1. See
defend.
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protect
/ (prəˈtɛkt) /
verb (tr)
to defend from trouble, harm, attack, etc
economics
to assist (domestic industries) by the imposition of protective tariffs on imports
commerce
to provide funds in advance to guarantee payment of (a note, draft, etc)
Word Origin for protect
C16: from Latin
prōtegere to cover before, from
pro-
1 +
tegere to cover