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to protect

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐ̃pɐˈɾaɾ/am·pa·rar

Definition

1

To protect, defend; to give support or aid to someone in need.

Usage examples

The law must protect the most vulnerable.
Parents protect their children in difficult times.

Common combinations

protect childrenprotect by lawprotect in old age

Idiomatic expressions

  • to rely on (someone/something)