noun
a shelter or protection from something dangerous or harmful
verb
to seek shelter or protection from something dangerous or harmful
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In case of an emergency, it is advisable to take cover in a designated safe area.
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When the storm hits, we should take cover in the basement.
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Dude, that fight was getting out of hand, we had to take cover behind the bar.
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When faced with criticism, she tends to take cover behind a wall of defensiveness.