protecting
Pronunciation: [prəˈtɛktɪŋ]
Context: "care"
(verb) to keep someone or something safe from harm or damage. It’s like when you put on a helmet when riding a bike to avoid getting hurt.
Example
She is protecting her little brother from the rain by sharing her umbrella.
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He was not protecting his plants during the storm, so many of them got damaged.
Example
What are you doing to protect your toys from getting broken?
Context: "law"
(verb) to guard someone's rights or interests legally or officially. This means helping people to make sure they are treated fairly and their things are safe.
Example
The lawyer is protecting her client’s rights in the case.
Example
The organization failed to protect the rights of the workers, leading to unfair treatment.
Example
How does the government work to protect citizens' rights?
Context: "environment"
(verb) to preserve or take care of the natural world. This means making sure animals and plants have a safe place to live.
Example
Many people are protecting the forest by cleaning up trash.
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If we don't start protecting the oceans, many fish may disappear.
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What steps can we take to protect endangered species?