pickupandprotect
verbUK /ˈpɪkʌp ənd prəˈtekt/
US /ˈpɪkʌp ənd prəˈtɛkt/
To pick something up and keep it safe.
Please pickupandprotect the little bird that fell from its nest.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To gather an item and defend it from harm or loss.
The volunteers pickupandprotect stray animals during storms.
3. To collect something valuable and secure it from damage.
They pickupandprotect the ancient artifacts before the flood arrives.
4. To take hold of someone and keep them from danger.
The lifeguard will pickupandprotect any swimmer in trouble.
5. To acquire and preserve something for future use.
We pickupandprotect old books so children can still read them.