transcription, транскрипция: [ prə-ˈtekt ]
verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin protectus, past participle of protegere, from pro- in front + tegere to cover — more at pro- , thatch
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to cover or shield from exposure, injury, damage, or destruction : guard
b. : defend 1c
protect the goal
2. : to maintain the status or integrity of especially through financial or legal guarantees: as
a. : to save from contingent financial loss
b. : to foster or shield from infringement or restriction
salesmen with protect ed territories
protect one's rights
specifically : to restrict competition for (as domestic industries) by means of tariffs or trade controls
3. : defend 5
protect a lead
intransitive verb
: to provide a guard or shield
protect s against tooth decay
Synonyms: see defend
• pro·tect·able -ˈtek-tə-bəl adjective
• pro·tec·tive -ˈtek-tiv adjective
• pro·tec·tive·ly adverb
• pro·tec·tive·ness noun