protection

Definition

  • noun: the state of being kept from harm, loss, etc.
  • noun: the act of 'protecting'
  • often + 'against'
  • synonyms: refuge, defense, safety

Examples

  • The rabbit's white fur serves as 'protection from' predators during the winter.

  • His store was burned down because he refused to pay for 'protection'.

  • The policy offers complete 'protection against' fire and theft.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, where you from? Singapore? Hong Kong? Well, no. Actually, I'm stationed up in the Gamma Quadrant of Sector Four. As a member of the elite Universe Protection Unit of the Space Ranger Corps, I protect the galaxy from the threat of invasion from the evil Emperor Zurg, (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) This is my spot, see, the bed here. Local law enforcement. It's about time you got here. I'm Buzz Lightyear, Space Ranger, Universe Protection Unit. My ship has crash-landed here by mistake. Yes, it is a mistake because, you see, the bed here is my spot. I need to repair (..)
    1995 Toy Story