to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something)We are prepared to defend [=protect, guard] our country.

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1. to fight in order to keep (someone or something) safe : to not allow a person or thing to hurt, damage, or destroy (someone or something)
We are prepared to defend [=protect, guard] our country.