What is the meaning of protected?

verb

  • Shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage.
    • usage: "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"
  • Use tariffs to favor domestic industry.

adjective

  • Kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss.
    • usage: "the most protected spot I could find"
  • Guarded from injury or destruction.
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