Word
sheltering
Phoneticsshel·ter·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈʃɛɫtɝɪŋ/
UK/ʃˈɛltəɹɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The thick trees are sheltering us from the rain.”
contextual
“The local community is currently sheltering hundreds of families who were displaced by the recent flood.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“Many are sheltering outdoors in tents and are afraid to return home due to the risk of aftershocks.” “Reuters saw hundreds sheltering from scorching heat under makeshift bamboo shelters on the urban beach of El Trampolin.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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