English Dictionary

protection

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

noun

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe. / The state of being safe. / A means of keeping or remaining safe.

Wearing a helmet is important for protection.

意味（1）

The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

Raincoats give protection from rain.

意味（2）

The state of being safe.

意味（3）

A means of keeping or remaining safe.

意味（4）

A means, such as a condom, of preventing pregnancy or sexually transmitted disease.

意味（5）

(insurance) Coverage.

意味（6）

Immunity from harm, obtained by illegal payments, as bribery or extortion.

意味（7）

(obsolete) A document serving as a guarantee against harm or interference; a passport.

意味（8）

(economics) Restrictions on foreign competitors which limit their ability to compete with domestic producers of goods or services.

意味（9）

(computing) An instance of a security token associated with a resource (such as a file).