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Protection

usgb/prəˈtekʃn/Volume
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Safety ContextPlay
Use 'protection' when referring to keeping someone or something safe from harm or danger. SlideThey wore helmets for head protection while biking.
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Guarding AssetsPlay
'Protection' often relates to securing valuable items like money, information, or property. SlideThe safe offered reliable protection for our family jewels.
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Not Always PhysicalPlay
'Protection' can also be emotional, such as protecting someone's feelings. SlideShe didn't tell him the bad news, as protection from upset.