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protect against

[prəˈtɛkt əˈɡɛnst]
verb phrase
proteger contra
1. to defend or shield someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted effects
This sunscreen protects against UV rays.
Este protetor solar protege contra os raios UV.
2. to take preventive measures to avoid negative consequences
The vaccine protects against the flu.
A vacina protege contra a gripe.
3. to safeguard rights, interests, or property from violation or loss
Laws protect against discrimination in the workplace.
As leis protegem contra a discriminação no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
defend againstguard againstshield fromsafeguard fromsecure against
Antonyms
expose tosubject toleave vulnerable to

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proteger contra
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
proteger contra
standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
proteger contra
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
proteger contra
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

protect against all odds
protect against the elements
protect against future contingencies
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