[
US
/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/
]
[ UK /pɹətˈɛkʃən/ ]
[ UK /pɹətˈɛkʃən/ ]
NOUN
-
the condition of being protected
he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
they were huddled together for protection -
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
wax provided protection for the floors
they had no protection from the fallout -
the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition
he made trade protection a plank in the party platform -
defense against financial failure; financial independence
insurance provided protection against loss of wages due to illness
his pension gave him security in his old age -
the activity of protecting someone or something
the witnesses demanded police protection -
payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence
every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection -
kindly endorsement and guidance
the tournament was held under the auspices of the city council
How To Use protection In A Sentence
- The white plates are composed of a very tough but light titanium alloy that provides a good deal of extra protection to the body's vitals.
- This gave the Roman soldier a great deal of protection as it curved around his body.
- Their Scottish backsword is fitted with opposing side rings that offer a good deal of hand protection while keeping the hilt light and easy to wear.
- He says the insurance bond provides deserved protection for employees who put a lot into the company.
- Plans for the dam have been vetoed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Searching online (thank you, dear neighbor, for not using password protection), I read about poor souls who'd paid $200, $400, and even $1,500 to have this exact problem fixed.
- The compartments have the added protection of three to four cross-bars running through all the bogies - to prevent robbery, snatching or the entry of miscreants through the window.
- Surgeons grafted tissue from her leg to the outside of her brain for protection.
- He may also wish to think about income protection and critical illness insurance. Times, Sunday Times
- Therefore, if the vaccine afforded protection for life, there would be a very strong argument in favor of universal vaccination - no chicken pox and no shingles.
