underprotect
[/ˌʌndərprəˈtɛkt/]
verb
proteger insuficientemente
1. to provide inadequate or insufficient protection to someone or something
The parents were criticized for underprotecting their children by allowing them to play in a dangerous neighborhood.
Os pais foram criticados por protegerem insuficientemente seus filhos ao permitirem que brincassem em um bairro perigoso.
2. to fail to give adequate safeguards or security measures
The company was accused of underprotecting customer data by not implementing proper encryption.
A empresa foi acusada de proteger insuficientemente os dados dos clientes por não implementar criptografia adequada.
3. to shield or defend less than necessary
The goalkeeper underprotected his net, leading to an easy goal.
O goleiro protegeu insuficientemente seu gol, resultando em um gol fácil.
The term 'underprotect' is more commonly used in American English, particularly in discussions about child safety, data security, and legal liability. In Brazilian Portuguese, the concept is typically expressed using the phrase 'proteger insuficientemente' or 'não proteger adequadamente.' This term reflects modern concerns about cybersecurity, child welfare, and corporate responsibility.
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave someone/something in the lurch
leave someone/something hanging
leave someone vulnerable to attack
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