protection

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. something that you use to stay safe, like clothing or a screen.

n. a physical object or substance that serves as a barrier against harm or environmental factors.

“You should wear sunscreen as protection against the strong afternoon sun.”

“The workers were required to wear heavy-duty goggles and gloves as protection against chemical splashes during the experiment.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Economics Technical

n. rules that help a country's own businesses by making it harder for foreign companies to compete.

n. the theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition through taxes or quotas.

“The government introduced new trade protection to help local farmers.”

“Economists debated whether increased protection for the domestic steel industry would ultimately hinder long-term global competitiveness.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical

n. settings that prevent people from changing or seeing files on a computer.

n. the mechanisms or settings used to restrict access to or modification of digital resources.

“You need to remove the write protection from the file before you can edit it.”

“The administrator implemented multi-layer protection to ensure that sensitive customer data remained encrypted and inaccessible to unauthorized users.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Medicine

n. something used during sex to prevent pregnancy or disease.

n. a method or device, such as a condom, used to prevent pregnancy or the transmission of disease during sexual intercourse.

“It is important for young adults to use protection to stay healthy.”

“Health clinics provide free resources and education regarding the various forms of protection available to the public.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Informal

n. money paid to criminals so they do not hurt you or your business.

n. immunity from harm or interference obtained through illegal payments to criminals or corrupt officials.

“The shop owner was forced to pay the gang for protection every month.”

“The investigation revealed a widespread racketeering scheme where local businesses were extorted for protection money under threat of violence.”