protectionsteps

noun
UK /prəˈtɛkʃən stɛps/
US /prəˈtɛkʃən stɛps/

Things you do to keep someone or something safe.

Wearing a helmet is one of the protectionsteps you take when you ride a bike.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Actions taken to stop something bad from happening.

The town took protectionsteps before the big storm arrived.

3. Ways to keep information or things private and secure.

Using a strong password is a good protectionstep for your account.

4. Plans or rules made to keep people safe at work or school.

The school listed protectionsteps for fire drills on the wall.