protect
protect Lexical Profile
protect Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To keep safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
"Wearing sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays."
To provide financial indemnification against loss through insurance or a guarantee.
"This comprehensive homeowner policy will protect you against flood and fire damage."
To restrict access to data, files, or software to prevent unauthorized modification or deletion (in computing).
"Remember to protect the spreadsheet with a strong password before sending it to the client."
To shield domestic industries or producers from foreign competition through tariffs, quotas, or subsidies (in economics).
"The government imposed new import tariffs to protect domestic farmers from cheap foreign grain."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from the Latin past participle stem 'protectus' of the verb 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front' or 'to defend', composed of 'pro-' (in front of) and 'tegere' (to cover).