protects
Pronunciation: [prəˈtɛkts]
Word
Context: "safety"
(verb) to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger. When you protect someone, you make sure they are safe and not in trouble.
Example
The father protects his children from bad weather by bringing them inside.
Example
She did not protect her phone, so it broke when she dropped it.
Example
How do you protect your pet from getting lost?
Context: "legal"
(verb) to guard or keep safe someone’s rights, property, or interests. If a law protects your rights, it means you have those rights secured and cannot be taken away easily.
Example
The new law protects workers from unfair treatment.
Example
Without these laws, many people feel that they are not protected at work.
Example
What measures are in place that protect your rights as a citizen?
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