protected

Thân thiện

The baby sleeps in a protected crib.

Definition

Adjective 1. Kept safe from harm, danger, or loss: Describes a person, place, or thing that is defended, shielded, or guarded against potential threats, damage, or injury. 2. Guarded from injury or destruction: Specifically refers to something that has measures in place to prevent physical damage or annihilation.

Examples

• The endangered species lives in a protected wildlife reserve.
• For your safety, please wear the protected eyewear provided.
• The confidential files are stored on a protected server with strong encryption.
• She felt protected when her older brother walked her home.

Advanced Usage

• In computing: Refers to data, files, or system settings that have restricted access, often requiring authorization (e.g., a password) to view or modify.
  • The document is protected; you need the manager's permission to edit it.
• In law: Refers to a right, status, or activity that is safeguarded by legal statute.
  • Freedom of speech is a protected right under the constitution.
• "Protected class/category": A group of people protected from discrimination by law (e.g., based on race, religion, gender, age).
  • The company's policy prohibits discrimination against any protected class.

Variants and Related Words

• Protect (verb): To keep safe from harm or danger.
  • Laws exist to protect consumers.
• Protection (noun): The act of protecting or the state of being protected.
  • The vaccine offers protection against the virus.
• Protective (adjective): Intended to provide protection.
  • He has a very protective attitude toward his younger siblings.
• Unprotected (adjective): Not protected; exposed to danger.
  • Never view an eclipse with unprotected eyes.

Synonyms

• Guarded
• Shielded
• Defended
• Secured
• Sheltered
• Preserved

Antonyms

• Unprotected
• Exposed
• Vulnerable
• Endangered
• Unsafe

Related Phrases

• Protected area: A geographically defined space (like a park or reserve) managed to achieve specific conservation objectives.
  • Logging is prohibited in this protected area.
• Well-protected: Emphasizes a high degree of safety or security.
  • The embassy is a well-protected building.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. guarded from injury or destruction
2. kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
   • the most protected spot I could find

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