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secure against

[/sɪˈkjʊr əˈɡɛnst/]
verb phrase
proteger contra, assegurar contra, garantir contra
1. to protect or defend something from harm, damage, or attack
We need to secure the building against break-ins.
Precisamos proteger o edifício contra arrombamentos.
2. to make arrangements to guard against a particular risk or problem
The company secured itself against market fluctuations with strategic investments.
A empresa se protegeu contra flutuações de mercado com investimentos estratégicos.
3. to fortify or reinforce defenses
The castle was secured against enemy attacks with reinforced walls.
O castelo foi protegido contra ataques inimigos com muros reforçados.
Synonyms
protect againstdefend againstguard againstshield fromsafeguard againstfortify against
Antonyms
expose toleave vulnerable toendanger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proteger contra, assegurar contra
Common usage in business and security contexts
São Paulo
garantir contra
Often used in legal and insurance terminology
Portugal
proteger contra, salvaguardar contra
Slightly more formal usage; 'salvaguardar' preferred in official contexts

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