protecting

[pruh-tek-ting]

adjective

1. providing protection or shelter.

Other Word Forms

• protectingly adverb
• protectingness noun
• nonprotecting adjective
• unprotecting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of protecting¹

First recorded in 1620–30; protect + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Sam Dubbin, the Cassirers’ longtime attorney, thanked Bonta’s office for “intervening in this case again to defend California’s interests in protecting the integrity of the art market and the rights of stolen property victims.”

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The Paris Agreement was the "strongest tool for protecting people and the planet", Leo said, decrying a lack of effort by some leaders, whom he did not name.

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Calling the Paris Agreement the "strongest tool for protecting people and the planet", he added in his video statement: "What is lacking is the political will of some."

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Zelensky stressed that using such advanced systems "means protecting someone's life... this is very important".

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"This is about protecting the innocent, protecting the victims and survivors now," she said.

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Related Words

• conservation 
• insurance 
• preservation 
• safeguard 
• safety 
• security 
• shelter 
• stability