protect

Definition

  • v. shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
  • v. use tariffs to favor domestic industry

Word forms

Past participle
protected
Present participle
protecting
Third person singular
protects
Past tense
protected

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    Wearing a helmet can protect your head during a bike ride.

  2. 法

    The law provides a way to protect victims of domestic violence.