protected

• Beschreibt etwas, das vor Schaden, Gefahr oder unbefugtem Zugriff geschützt ist.

Describes something that is kept safe from harm, injury, or unauthorized access.

1. Kept safe from harmB1formal

   Maintained in a state of safety, shielded from danger, injury, or loss.

   Geschützt

   • The endangered species are protected by law.
   • She kept the documents protected in a fireproof safe.
   • The children felt protected under their parents' care.

   Synonymeguardedsafesecureshelteredshielded

   Antonymeendangeredexposedthreatenedunprotectedvulnerable

2. Guarded from destructionB1formal

   Preserved or defended against damage, ruin, or destruction.

   Geschützt

   • The ancient ruins are protected from vandalism by a fence.
   • The forest is a protected area where logging is forbidden.
   • The software is protected against unauthorized access.

   Synonymeguardedpreservedshelteredshielded

   Antonymeendangeredexposedunprotectedvulnerable

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas vor Schaden, Verletzungen, Beschädigungen oder Verlusten zu bewahren. Es umfasst sowohl den Schutz von Personen und Sachen als auch das Absichern vor Gefahren oder Risiken.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

1. Keep safe from harmA2formal

   To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss.

   Schützen

   • Parents protect their children from danger.
   • The helmet protects your head during a fall.
   • We must protect the environment for future generations.

   Synonymedefendguardpreservesafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antonymeendangerharmimperiljeopardizethreaten

2. Guard against attackB1formal

   To defend someone or something from physical attack or threat.

   Schützen

   • The soldiers were ordered to protect the city.
   • Security cameras protect the building from intruders.
   • The dog protects the house from strangers.

   Synonymedefendfortifyguardsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antonymeassailassaultattackendangerexposeimperiljeopardizemenace

3. Safeguard rights or interestsB2formal

   To take measures to ensure that rights, interests, or assets are not harmed.

   Rechte oder Interessen schützen

   • The law protects consumers from fraud.
   • He took out insurance to protect his property.
   • The organization works to protect human rights.

   Synonymedefendguardpreservesafeguardsecureshielduphold

   Antonymeendangerharmimperiljeopardizeneglectthreaten