Looking for the meaning of the word PROTECT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PROTECT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Protect
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin protect- ‘covered in front’, from the verb protegere, from pro- ‘in front’ + tegere ‘to cover’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
prəˈtɛkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
keep safe from harm or injury
Short Definition:keep safe from harm or injury
Examples:- he tried to protect Kelly from the attack
- use a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB
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