B1verbenvironmentlaw
US/prəˈtekt/
UK/prəˈtekt/
to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage or danger
In context
Wear a helmet to protect your head, even on short trips.
The new law aims to protect children from harmful content online.
Local people are trying to protect the mangrove forest from developers.
Words that go with protect
verb + preposition
- protect fromSunglasses protect your eyes from bright light.
- protect againstThis vaccine helps protect against the flu.
verb + noun
- protect the environmentWe can protect the environment by using less plastic.
- protect your privacyChange your passwords often to protect your privacy.
adverb + verb
- well protectedThe house is well protected from floods.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We must protect the forest not to be destroyed.Correct: We must protect the forest from being destroyed.