Pronunciation: /prəˈtɛktɪd/
verb to keep safe from harm or danger
A1 I protected my phone with a password.
A2 The endangered species are protected by law.
B1 It is important to protect your personal information online.
B2 The security guard protected the building from intruders.
C1 The government has implemented measures to protect the environment.
C2 The bodyguard was hired to protect the VIP from any threats.
adjective kept safe from harm or danger
A1 The baby was protected by its parents at all times.
A2 The fragile items were carefully protected during the move.
B1 The company's confidential information is protected by advanced security measures.
B2 The endangered species are protected by strict conservation laws.
C1 The president is always surrounded by heavily protected security personnel.
C2 The witness was placed in a protected location for their safety during the trial.
formal It is important to ensure that all sensitive data is properly protected.
informal Make sure you keep your valuables protected at all times.
slang I always have my phone protected with a sturdy case.
figurative Her strong beliefs protected her from negativity.
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