protection
/prəˈtekʃn/noun
उच्चारण प्रटेक्शन
सुरक्षा, रक्षा, बचाव
Basic wordPYP · asked 4 times
Asked in previous papers
as synonym
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[U] ~ (against/from sth)
the act of keeping somebody or something safe; the state of being kept safe
सुरक्षा, रक्षा, बचाव
- The helmet gives protection against head injuries.
- Witnesses in the case were given police protection.
- the protection of wildlife
+ 4 more examples
- The law gives protection to children against child labour.
- Wearing a mask offers some protection from dust.
- The witness asked for police protection.
- The forest department is responsible for the protection of tigers.
Synonyms safety defence security shelter safeguarding
Opposite exposure danger neglect vulnerability
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[C, U]
a thing that keeps somebody or something safe
सुरक्षा का साधन, कवच
- Sunscreen is a protection against sunburn.
- Helmets offer good protection against head injuries for people who ride two-wheelers.
- A thick coat is a protection against the cold.
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- The wall gave us some protection from the wind.
- Vaccines provide protection against serious illnesses.
- Insurance is a protection against unexpected costs.
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[U]
the system of taxing imports to protect a country's own industries
(अर्थशास्त्र में) संरक्षण, आयात-शुल्क से उद्योगों की रक्षा
- The new tariffs give protection to Indian steel makers.
- Local farmers demanded protection against cheap imports that were lowering the price of their crop.
- The government has withdrawn protection for the sugar industry.
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- Some countries use protection to keep out cheap imports.
- Critics say protection makes local companies lazy.
Synonyms protectionism
Opposite free trade
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
protection from / against sth
'From' or 'against' shows the danger that something guards you from.
'From' या 'against' उस खतरे को दर्शाता है जिससे सुरक्षा मिलती है।
- Sunscreen gives protection from the sun.
- The vaccine offers protection against typhoid.
protection of sb / sth
'Of' names what is being protected, as in laws and campaigns.
'Of' उसे बताता है जिसकी रक्षा की जा रही है, जैसे कानूनों और अभियानों में।
- The protection of wildlife is everyone's duty.
- Laws for the protection of children were passed.
under the protection of sb
This phrase means being kept safe by a person or an authority.
यह phrase किसी व्यक्ति या अधिकारी की सुरक्षा में होने का भाव देता है।
- The witness was placed under police protection.
a protection (countable) / protective
Countable 'a protection' is a thing that protects; the adjective 'protective' describes things that protect.
Countable 'a protection' वह वस्तु है जो रक्षा करे; adjective 'protective' रक्षा करने वाली चीज़ों का वर्णन करता है।
- A helmet is a good protection for a cyclist.
- Wear protective gloves.
+Collocations 4
adjective + protection
fulladequatelegalenvironmentalpolicesocial
- Workers need adequate legal protection.
verb + protection
offerprovidegiveneedseekensure
- The treaty provides protection to refugees.
protection + noun
racketlawagencyorderplan
- The Consumer Protection Act safeguards buyers.
protection + preposition
from the coldagainst fraudof rightsunder the law
- Fences give protection against wild animals.
“More examples 5
- Radhika wore a raincoat for protection from the rain.
राधिका ने बारिश से बचाव के लिए रेनकोट पहना।
- The Right to Education Act aims at the protection of children's rights.
शिक्षा का अधिकार अधिनियम बच्चों के अधिकारों की रक्षा के उद्देश्य से है।
- Trees give us protection from the heat.
पेड़ हमें गर्मी से बचाव देते हैं।
- The country raised taxes for the protection of its farmers.
देश ने अपने किसानों के संरक्षण के लिए कर बढ़ाए।
- She sought police protection after the threats.
धमकियाँ मिलने के बाद उसने पुलिस सुरक्षा माँगी।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Helmet gives protection for accident.
✓ A helmet gives protection in an accident.
Use 'in' for the situation; 'for' is wrong, and the article is needed.
स्थिति के लिए 'in' आता है; 'for' गलत है, और article भी चाहिए।
✗ The soldiers protected to the village.
✓ The soldiers protected the village.
'Protect' is transitive and takes no preposition before its object.
'Protect' सकर्मक है और कर्म से पहले preposition नहीं लगता।
✗ He protected the child from being hurting.
✓ He protected the child from being hurt.
After 'from being', a past participle is needed.
'From being' के बाद past participle चाहिए।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all concern keeping someone safe, but they differ in sense and use.
ये संज्ञाएँ किसी को सुरक्षित रखने से जुड़ी हैं, पर अर्थ और प्रयोग में भिन्न हैं।
The act or state of being kept safe from danger.
खतरे से सुरक्षित रखे जाने की क्रिया या अवस्था।
- Mosquito nets give protection from malaria.
Safety from crime or attack, or from financial worry.
अपराध, हमले या आर्थिक चिंता से सुरक्षा।
- The airport has strong security.
A place or cover that keeps you safe from weather or danger.
ऐसा स्थान या आवरण जो मौसम या खतरे से बचाए।
- People took shelter under the bridge.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
pro·tec·tion
§Grammar and usage
Protection against or from.
'protection against' या 'from' आता है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972; the Consumer Protection Act; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act; economics: protection versus free trade.
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972; Consumer Protection Act; Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act; अर्थशास्त्र में protection बनाम free trade।