Conservation

the preservation and careful management of the environment and of natural resources

the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole); "a high level of biodiversity is desirable"

keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up t…

no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"

(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction; "an endangered species"

no longer in existence; "the extinction of a species"

the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs; "a marine habitat"; "he felt safe on his home grounds"

the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs; "a marine habitat"; "he felt safe on his home grounds"

keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up t…

the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"

keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up t…

formality and propriety of manner

keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction; "We preserve these archeological findings"; "The old lady could not keep up t…

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage; "Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain"

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; "the most protected spot I could find"

formality and propriety of manner

a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered; "the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one"

all living things (except people) that are undomesticated; "chemicals could kill all the wildlife"

the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.

the conservation of petroleum resources

protection of soil against erosion or deterioration

the conservation of water resources

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"

protect through supernatural powers or charms

hold within range of an aimed firearm

protect or defend (a position in a game); "he covered left field"

be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

to take an action to protect against future problems; "Count the cash in the drawer twice just to cover yourself"

loss due to not showing up; "he lost the game by default"

protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum

preserve a dead body

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"

surround with a wall in order to fortify

watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"

protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"

take out insurance for

maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you"

surround with a wall in order to fortify

maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger; "May God keep you"

make safe

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm

the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions); "they were protected until the capitulation of the fort"

surround with a wall in order to fortify

surround with a wall in order to fortify

watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect; "guard my possessions while I'm away"

any habitation at a high altitude

any habitation at a high altitude

surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification

the habitation of wild animals

any habitation at a high altitude

any habitation at a high altitude

the habitation of wild animals

remove the organs and dry out (a dead body) in order to preserve it; "The Egyptians mummified their pharaohs"

insure again by transferring to another insurance company all or a part of a liability assumed

provide additional insurance for

watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of their pupils

surround with a stockade in order to fortify