protect
verb
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
“Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain”
use tariffs to favor domestic industry
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Protect meaning
What does “protect” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“protect” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage.