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protect

Pronunciation: [/pɹəˈtɛkt/]

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protect: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use protect in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The guard dog is trained to protect the house from intruders.

Example

Without a password, your computer is not protected from unauthorized access.

Example

How can we better protect our environment from pollution?

Context: “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.

Example

The lawyer fought hard to protect the rights of the accused.

Example

Unfortunately, the laws in that country do not adequately protect freedom of speech.

Example

What steps can we take to protect our civil liberties?

Context: “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.

Example

The goalkeeper made a fantastic save to protect the team's lead.

Example

The defense failed to protect their goal, resulting in a goal for the opposing team.

Example

How important is it to protect your team's goal in a soccer game?

How to pronounce protect

Pronunciation: [/pɹəˈtɛkt/]

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