protectionapp

noun

UK /prəˈtɛkʃən æp/

US /prəˈtɛkʃən æp/

A protection app is a program on your phone that keeps you safe from bad things.

My mom put a protection app on my tablet so I can't see anything scary.

SYNONYMS

safety app security app guard app shield app

RELATED WORDS

password privacy security parental control firewall

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software that blocks harmful websites and viruses.

The protection app stopped a virus from getting onto my computer.

3. A tool that hides your personal information online.

This protection app keeps strangers from seeing my photos.

4. A program that helps parents watch over what kids do on devices.

The protection app lets my dad see which games I play.