What does protecting mean?
Definitions for protecting
pro·tect·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word protecting.
Princeton's WordNet
protecting(a)adjective
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
"the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi"
ChatGPT
protecting
Protecting refers to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, loss, or any form of danger. It involves taking necessary measures or precautions to prevent or reduce the risk of adverse events. This action can also pertain to conserving or preserving certain rights, privileges, or the welfare of individuals, groups, or environmental elements.
Webster Dictionary
Protecting
of Protect
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of protecting in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of protecting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of protecting in a Sentence
The Secret Service is tasked with protecting the White House, but once again another incident makes the agency look more like it's partying in 'Animal House.'.
We won’t shrink from protecting our democracy and the voting rights of all Americans. It’s past time for the U.S. Senate, and Sen. Sinema, to do the same.
He’s still on the battlefield protecting his men and women, it’s interesting that no one( in the military) has answered his call for accountability. Their answer was to fire him I guess. It’s a sad day for America.
General public dread to tread in the stock market to invest money in shares because of mainly major brokerage firms who are known for misappropriating, manipulating and misguiding their clients only and SEBI protecting them
STIR/SHAKEN is an important step in protecting people from illegal phone calls but unfortunately it will not solve the widespread problem, many people who do not understand STIR/SHAKEN, including politicians and companies, will quickly realize that this protocol is not a silver bullet.
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