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

  • (..) What is this place? Let me show you. We eat here. We sleep here. We grow our own food. We build our own shelter. Whatever we need, the Box provides. The rest is up to us. The Box? Yeah. lt's sent up once a month with fresh supplies and a new Greenie. (..)
    2014 The Maze Runner
  • (..) on which way they went after Winterfell? Jon Snow is at Castle Black. Who the fuck is Jon Snow? Their bastard brother. He could be sheltering them. He may know where they are. Even if he doesn't, he's half Stark himself. Could be a threat. You want to prove (..)
    2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Lion and the Rose Season: 4 Episode 2
  • (..) - He is here. We are being held hostage. - They are watching us. - I understand. Tenth level, thousands of battle droids. Tell your people to take shelter. If you have warriors, now is the time. Take the fighter back to the ship. Tell Cody I’ve made contact. - Is he bringing additional warriors? (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith