shelter

Definition

  • noun: a structure that covers or protects people or things
  • noun: something that covers or affords protection
  • verb: to constitute or provide a shelter for
  • verb: to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc.
  • often + 'from'
  • synonyms: protect

Examples

  • Most parents want to 'shelter' their children 'from' pain and sadness. [=to prevent their children from experiencing pain and sadness]

  • They 'found/took shelter' in a cave during the storm. [=they went into a cave to get out of the storm]

  • They were accused of 'sheltering' a criminal. [=giving a criminal a place to hide]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh! Joy. Why don't you join us? I'm just saving a life-saving advice. Like what? I wa... I was just asking bout how to find shelter. Which would come in handy if in fact you are still alive. How do you find shelter? Pass the jam. How do you find shelter? (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games