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The correct spelling is protecting.
How to pronounce protecting
verb
IPA: /pɹəˈtɛktɪŋ/
Say it like: Pro-tec-tin-g
The correct spelling is protecting. To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to. For example: "Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."
Usage Examples
“Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
- 2.(travel) To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.
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