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To keep someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

To protect someone or something from harm, attack, or danger.

To protect someone or something from harm, danger, or an unwanted effect, especially by blocking or covering them.

To protect someone or something from bad weather, danger, or attack by providing or being a physical cover or safe place.

To take action to prevent someone or something from being harmed, hurt, or damaged, especially from physical, verbal, or legal attack.

In sports, to take actions aimed at stopping the opposing team from scoring points or goals.

To protect something from harm by reducing the force or effect of an impact, change, or problem.