Definition of Protect
Protect
pro·tect
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(verb)
to keep something/someone safe from being damaged, injured, or harmed, often by serving as a shield or guard against something harmful;
e.g. He put the documents in a plastic folder to protect them from the rain.
(verb)
to guarantee that something will be preserved and its status maintained through laws or other formal measures;
e.g. These laws protect citizens' rights to practice ay religion they want without being discriminated against.
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