protective
gb/pɹətˈɛktɪv/ us/pɹətˈɛktɪv/
B1
Inglés
~ 5800
védelmező, féltő, védő, védelmi
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
protective of [someone/something]
She’s very protective of her younger brother and always walks him home from school.
Nagyon óvja az öccsét, és mindig hazakíséri az iskolából.
His dog is so protective that it barks whenever a stranger comes near the house.
A kutyája annyira védelmező, hogy ugatni kezd, valahányszor egy idegen a ház közelébe megy.
He grew more protective of his privacy after the story was published online.
Parents can become overly protective and stop their children from learning independence.
I feel strangely protective of this project, even though I joined the team only recently.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My mother is very protective of me.
Édesanyám nagyon félt engem.
The big cat is protective of its babies.
A nagy macska óvja a kicsinyeit.
He is protective of his little sister at school.
She became more protective of her friends after the accident.
Their family is very protective of their home.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"protective about someone"* instead of *"protective of someone"*. Use "protective of" when talking about a person or thing you want to keep safe (e.g., "protective of his daughter"). Learners also confuse "protective" (describing a person’s attitude) with "protected" (describing the state of being safe).
Significado
wanting to keep others safe
Colocaciones
protective parent
|overly protective
|deeply protective
|protective of her
|protective of his privacy
|protective instinct
Sinónimos
caring (Suggests general kindness and concern, not specifically about safety from harm.)
|
guarded (Often means emotionally careful or closed; less about actively keeping someone else safe.)
Antónimos
neglectful (Describes someone who does not give enough care or protection.)
|
careless (Shows a lack of attention or concern, including about others’ safety.)
Temas
emotions
|family
|relationships
|safety
Definición
Wanting to keep a person or thing safe, especially because you love or care about them.
Feeling or showing a strong desire to keep someone or something safe from harm, often because you care deeply about them.
B1
2
Patrón de uso:
protective [noun]
Construction workers must wear protective clothing such as helmets and gloves.
Az építőmunkásoknak védőfelszerelést, például sisakot és kesztyűt kell viselniük.
The new law introduces stronger protective measures for online consumers.
Az új törvény erősebb védelmi intézkedéseket vezet be az online fogyasztók védelmére.
A thin protective layer of wax was applied to the wood to prevent water damage.
The company installed a protective barrier around the machine to reduce the risk of injury.
Many countries use protective tariffs to support their local industries.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
You should wear protective gloves when you clean with strong chemicals.
Ha erős vegyszerekkel takarítasz, viselj védőkesztyűt.
The phone has a protective case around it.
A telefonon védőtok van.
They built a protective wall to stop the water.
The doctor wore protective clothing in the hospital.
The city made new protective rules for workers.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"protection clothes"* instead of *"protective clothing"*. Use the adjective form "protective" before a noun (e.g., protective mask, protective glasses). Also, "protective" describes something that gives protection, while "protected" describes something that already has protection (e.g., "a protective fence" vs. "a protected area").
Significado
giving protection from harm
Colocaciones
protective clothing
|protective gear
|protective measures
|protective barrier
|protective layer
|protective legislation
Sinónimos
shielding (Emphasizes blocking or covering something, often in technical or physical contexts.)
|
safety (Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., safety equipment) with a stronger focus on preventing accidents.)
Antónimos
exposed (Describes being open to harm without protection.)
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vulnerable (Describes being easily hurt or damaged because of a lack of protection.)
Temas
safety
|health
|work
|law
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Made or used to keep people or things safe from harm, damage, or danger.
Designed or serving to protect a person, thing, or interest from harm, damage, or risk.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
protective
AFI
GB/pɹətˈɛktɪv/
US/pɹətˈɛktɪv/
Sílabas y acento
pro - tect - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tect)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: protective
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
protectively
adverb
overprotective
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unprotective
adjective
unprotected
adjective
Expresiones
overly protective
1/ˈoʊvɚli pɹətˈɛktɪv/
fixed phrase
too protective in a limiting way
Caring so much about safety that you do not let someone do normal or safe things alone.
Ejemplos
- Her parents are so overly protective that they still text her every hour.
- He can be overly protective of his younger brother and never lets him go out alone.
protective coating
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv kˈoʊtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
substance that protects a surface
A material put on the outside of something to keep it safe from water, heat, or damage.
Ejemplos
- The metal pipes were given a protective coating to prevent corrosion.
- We applied a clear protective coating to the table to stop scratches.
protective gear
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv ɡˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
equipment that protects the body
Special clothes or items that you wear to keep your body safe.
Ejemplos
- Cyclists should always wear protective gear, including a helmet and gloves.
- The factory does not allow workers on the floor without proper protective gear.
protective instinct
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
fixed phrase
natural urge to keep others safe
A strong natural feeling that makes you want to keep someone safe from harm.
Ejemplos
- When she saw the child fall, her protective instinct took over.
- Parents often feel a powerful protective instinct toward their children.
protective layer
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv lˈeɪɚ/
fixed phrase
covering that prevents damage
A thin part or level of something that covers another thing and keeps it safe.
Ejemplos
- The paint acts as a protective layer against rust.
- A thin protective layer of plastic was wrapped around the product.
protective measures
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv mˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase
actions that provide protection
Steps or actions that people or organizations take to keep people or things safe.
Ejemplos
- The government introduced new protective measures to slow the spread of the virus.
- We need to take protective measures to secure our data.
protective order
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv ˈɔɹdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
legal order to keep someone away
A legal paper from a court that tells someone they must not contact or go near another person.
Ejemplos
- She obtained a protective order against her former partner.
- Violating a protective order can result in immediate arrest.
protective tariff
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv tˈɛɹəf/
fixed phrase
technical
tax on imports to shield local industry
A tax on products from other countries that is used to help and protect businesses in your own country.
Ejemplos
- The government imposed a protective tariff on steel imports.
- Economists debated whether the new protective tariffs would start a trade war.
protective clothing
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv klˈoʊðɪŋ/
fixed phrase
clothes that protect the body
Clothes that people wear to stay safe from danger, chemicals, heat, or dirt.
Ejemplos
- Workers must wear protective clothing when handling dangerous chemicals.
- Laboratory staff must wear protective clothing when handling dangerous materials.
- Firefighters have special protective clothing to keep them safe from heat.
- Firefighters rely on heavy protective clothing to work in high temperatures.
protective custody
1/pɹətˈɛktɪv kˈʌstədi/
fixed phrase
being held for own protection
When the police or prison keep someone in a safe place to protect them from harm.
Ejemplos
- The witness was placed in protective custody after receiving threats.
- The child was taken into protective custody by social services.
- The prisoner is now in protective custody away from the main population.
protective custody
2/pɹətˈɛktɪv kˈʌstədi/
fixed phrase
technical
officially held to keep safe
When the police or other officials keep someone in a secure place to keep them safe from danger.
Ejemplos
- The key witness was placed in protective custody before the trial.
- Police held the suspect in protective custody after they received threats.