protection

CEFRB1

/pɹəˈtɛkʃn̩/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A means of keeping or remaining safe.

Examples

  • The protection circuit is built into the system.

  • We should lay on a second coat of paint for better protection against the weather.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The state of being safe.

  2. The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

  3. A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.

More examples

In context

  • Wear clothes that provide adequate protection against the wind and rain.

  • Raincoats give protection from rain.

Synonyms

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The thick walls of the castle offered blank from enemy attacks during the siege.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English, from Old French, from stem of Late Latin prōtectiō (“a covering over”), from Latin prōtēctus, perfect passive participle of prōtegere (“to protect, cover in front”). Displaced native Old English ġesċildnes. Equivalent to protect + -ion.