protect
Aussprache: [/pɹəˈtɛkt/]
Kontext: „safety“
(verb) to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger. Like when a parent makes sure their child wears a helmet while riding a bike to protect them from getting hurt.
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The guard dog is trained to protect the house from intruders.
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Without a password, your computer is not protected from unauthorized access.
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How can we better protect our environment from pollution?
Kontext: „rights“
(verb) to defend or uphold someone's rights or beliefs. When someone is being treated unfairly, you can speak up to protect their rights.
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The lawyer fought hard to protect the rights of the accused.
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Unfortunately, the laws in that country do not adequately protect freedom of speech.
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What steps can we take to protect our civil liberties?
Kontext: „sports“
(verb) to prevent an opponent from scoring in a game or match. In sports like soccer or basketball, players work together to protect their goal or basket.
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The goalkeeper made a fantastic save to protect the team's lead.
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The defense failed to protect their goal, resulting in a goal for the opposing team.
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How important is it to protect your team's goal in a soccer game?