to protect

korumak Verb

Synonyms & Nuances

defend B1

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Nuance (Fark)

bir saldırıya karşı korumak ya da bir fikri, kararı savunmak

protect against an actual attack, or defend an idea or decision

Examples

• "The soldiers defended the city against the invasion."

• "He defended his decision at the meeting."

guard A2

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Nuance (Fark)

bir yerin ya da kişinin başında bekleyerek korumak, nöbet tutmak

watch over a place or person to prevent harm or theft

Examples

• "Two dogs guard the warehouse at night."

preserve B1

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Nuance (Fark)

bir şeyin bozulmasını, değişmesini ya da kaybolmasını önlemek

keep sth from decaying, changing or being lost

Examples

• "They work hard to preserve the old buildings in the city center."

protect B1

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Nuance (Fark)

genel; birini/bir şeyi zarardan korumak

general word for keeping sb/sth safe from harm

Examples

• "Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun."

safeguard B1

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Nuance (Fark)

resmi; önemli bir şeyi gelecekteki bir riske karşı güvence altına almak

formal; protect sth important from future risk or loss

Examples

• "The new law safeguards workers' rights."

shelter B1

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Nuance (Fark)

kötü hava ya da tehlikeden, sığınacak bir yer sağlayarak korumak

protect sb from weather or danger by giving them cover

Examples

• "The old tree sheltered us from the rain."

shield B2

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Nuance (Fark)

zararlı bir şeyin ulaşmasını engelleyerek korumak (fiziksel ya da duygusal)

block sth harmful from reaching sb, physically or emotionally

Examples

• "She raised her arm to shield her eyes from the sun."

stand up for B2

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Nuance (Fark)

eleştirilen ya da saldırıya uğrayan birine/bir şeye (ya da kendi haklarına) sahip çıkmak

support sb/sth (often weaker) or your rights when attacked or criticized

Examples

• "A good friend stands up for you when others talk behind your back."