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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of protegere, from tegere 'to cover' |
Related topics:1 [intransitive and transitive] to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, or illness [↪ protection, protective]: 
Are we doing enough to protect the environment?
Are we doing enough to protect the environment? protect somebody/something against something Physical exercise can protect you against heart disease.
Physical exercise can protect you against heart disease.2 [transitive 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 [= cover]: Unemployment insurance means that you are partially protected if you lose your job.
Unemployment insurance means that you are partially protected if you lose your job.3PE [transitive] to help the industry and trade of your own country by taxing or restricting foreign goods
