sheltering
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃɛɫtɝɪŋ// UK //ʃˈɛltəɹɪŋ// shel·ter·ing
v. to provide a place where someone or something can stay safe from bad weather, danger, or the cold. You can also use it to describe hiding from something you do not want to see.
v. to provide a place of safety or protection from the elements or danger; to hide from something or someone. Often used in the context of providing temporary housing or protection for vulnerable individuals.
The thick trees are sheltering us from the rain.
The local community is currently sheltering hundreds of families who were displaced by the recent flood.
By providing a temporary sheltering environment, the organization allows refugees to stabilize their health before they can begin the long process of finding permanent housing.