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to protect
01
to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed
Transitive: to protect sb/sth
Examples
A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public.
Each company is fighting to protect its own commercial interests.
1.1
(of insurance) to provide protection against fire, injury, damage, etc.
Intransitive: to protect against a risk
Transitive: to protect sb/sth against a risk
Examples
The homeowner ’s policy protects against fire and theft damage.
The company offers policies that protect against property damage and liability.
02
to impose taxes on goods from other countries to support the industry of one's own country
Transitive: to protect a domestic industry
Examples
Import barriers protected the fledgling enterprises.
To protect their agriculture, the country placed heavy duties on imported crops.
03
to introduce a set of laws that prohibit the killing, harming, or damaging of particular animals in specified regions or districts
Transitive: to protect a species
Examples
Polar bears have been protected by law in Norway since 1973.
The plant is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.
04
to use passwords or encryptions to limit or prevent unauthorized access to a web page, data, etc.
Transitive: to protect digital data
Examples
The company uses strong encryption to protect sensitive customer data from hackers.
They protected their online accounts with complex passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
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