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Common collocations with protection in American Collocation

protection noun

US /prəˈtekʃən/

good enough

adequate
effective
proper
sufficient

Every business should have adequate protection against viruses and data loss.

better

better
greater
improved

The junction needs to be redesigned to provide better protection for cyclists and pedestrians.

additional

added
additional
enhanced
extra
further

The shelter is erected on a solid surface, and then covered in sandbags to provide added protection.

complete

complete
comprehensive
full
maximum

He should be kept away from other cats for 10 days after the second injection to ensure maximum protection.

special

special

Children and young people have a right to special protection.

legal

legal
statutory

We believe that children have a right to the same legal protection from violence as adults.

environmental

environmental

Environmental protection cannot be successfully achieved without tackling the accompanying social issues.

data and computers

anti-virus
copyright
data
firewall
password

They are a major London law firm advising clients in all aspects of data protection.

people

child
consumer

We provide training in topics such as child protection and food hygiene.

money or property

income
mortgage
payment
property

The mortgage includes an income protection plan, in case you lose your job.

give protection

afford (someone)
give (someone)
offer (someone)
provide (someone with)

A large golf umbrella certainly affords greater protection from the rain.

make sure someone or something has protection

ensure (someone)
guarantee (someone)

The vaccination is usually effective, but it does not guarantee protection.

need or try to get protection

need
require
seek

Hanging baskets will need protection over the winter.

have or receive protection

enjoy
have
receive

Because of its vulnerable status the dormouse receives legal protection under the Wildlife and Countryside Act.