to protect
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5.0
- verb
- /prəˈtɛkt/
:
proteger
- Laws and regulations that restrict individual liberties are routinely enacted to protect and promote public health and welfare.
- protect domestic industry
- protect infant industries
- protect the market
This is a a tariff that protects Tesla and GM.
- This is a a tariff that protects Tesla and GM.
Examples
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39 In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel asked the European Union to "protect European companies from unwanted foreign takeovers."
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The government's new policy aims to protect local businesses from foreign competition by imposing tariffs.
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But at least he was trying to protect our jobs.
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And if so, is it to protect American interests and national security?
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The Central Government Will Protect Hong Kong At All Costs.
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The state aimed not to save souls, but only to protect life, liberty, and property.
Academic text (1991) -
But she's known to favor and protect women and children.
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It's a system for companies that voluntarily undertake action to protect the environment.
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This is a a tariff that protects Tesla and GM.
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Governments, both federal and state, have set aside numerous specially protected areas to conserve species and their habitats.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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1.3
To protect people and things from attack or harm
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3.7
To protect someone or something from harm
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3.8
To protect a person or thing from harm
Antonyms
Phrasal Verbs
How Protective
Surface Forms
Etymology
In the sense of government action, protect has the same roots pro- 'in front' and tegere 'to cover', so to protect a local industry is like placing a shield or barrier in front of it to keep out foreign competition.