to protect
1. to keep safe from harm or injury; to defend
I need to protect my family from danger.
Preciso proteger minha família do perigo.
2. to shield or cover something to prevent damage
Use sunscreen to protect your skin from UV rays.
Use protetor solar para proteger sua pele dos raios UV.
3. to support or advocate for someone's interests or rights
The organization protects workers' rights.
A organização protege os direitos dos trabalhadores.
NYC Slang
look out for, have someone's back
Related Idioms & Phrases
proteger-se de algo (to protect oneself from something)
proteger sob asa (to take under one's wing)
proteger à custa de (to protect at the expense of)
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