protect-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: keep somebody or something from harm or danger

Examples:
Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain.
The information is protected by the attorney-client priviledge.
Heavy winter coats protect you against the cold.
Public pressure to protect the environment is strong and growing.
Protect yourself with the Tuition Refund Plan.
We protect your privacy.

Mappings:
PropBank: protect.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: help home industries by imposing tax on imports

Examples:
It is no use having a high import duty on what and not protect the imports of subsidised flour at the same time.

Mappings:
PropBank: protect.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2