'Protect' definitions:

Definition of 'protect'

From: WordNet
verb
Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
verb
Use tariffs to favor domestic industry

Definition of 'Protect'

From: GCIDE
  • Protect \Pro*tect"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Protected; p. pr. & vb. n. Protecting.] [L. protectus, p. p. of protegere, literally, to cover in front; pro before + tegere to cover. See Tegument.] To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children. [1913 Webster]
  • The gods of Greece protect you! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: To guard; shield; preserve. See Defend. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'protect'

From: Moby Thesaurus