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protecting

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. 1.To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
  2. 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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