See Also: Protect(money)
Protect(finance)
protect(dictionary)
protect(dictionary)
Protect - Poker(gambling)
Protect a Hand - Poker(gambling)
Protect the Other Players - Poker(gambling)
Protect your Cards - Poker(gambling)

protect (oh)



[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Latin; Origin: , past participle of protegere, from tegere 'to cover']
[I and T] to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness
-see also protection protection, protective protective
::Are we doing enough to protect the environment?
protect sb/sth from sth
::The cover protects the machine from dust.
protect sb/sth against sth
::Physical exercise can protect you against heart disease.
protect against
::Waxing your car will help protect against rust.
[T usually passive] if an insurance company protects your home, car, life, etc, it agrees to pay you money if things are stolen or damaged or you are hurt or killed
-synonym cover cover
::Unemployment insurance means that you are partially protected if you lose your job.
[T] to help the industry and trade of your own country by taxing or restricting foreign goods