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

  • (..) I could get close enough. Every peacekeeper's gonna be waiting. Next to our faces on every billboard. Snow's offering shelter to all the refugees. Head straight north. There's gonna be thousands of refugees. Just get into that stream (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
  • (..) more than a half mile outside the city circle, I am announcing a mandatory evacuation. I am promising you shelter and sanctuary. And there you will be provided with food, medicine, safety for your children, to protect you (..)
    2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2