third-person singular verb
Keeps a person, animal, or thing safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
A helmet protects your head during sports.
A password protects your private information online.
American English
How to pronounce protects
verbB1Very common word
pruhTEHKTS
/pʰɹəˈtʰɛkts/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of protect
Keeps a person, animal, or thing safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
Defends a right, interest, or group against unfair treatment or loss.
The law protects workers from discrimination.
This rule protects consumers from unfair prices.
Useful expressions
being kept safe by someone or something
The refugees were under the protection of the United Nations.