To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children. The gods of Greece protect you! Shak.
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Wiktionary (English) • 2026
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To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to. | 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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