protectivecare
nounUK /prəˈtɛktɪv kɛə/
US /prəˈtɛktɪv kɛr/
Protective care is the special help and attention you give to keep someone or something safe.
The baby bird got protective care from the animal rescue team until it was strong enough to fly.
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2. The legal responsibility of a person or group to look after someone who cannot look after themselves.
After the storm, the town arranged protective care for the pets that lost their homes.
3. Extra attention given to something fragile so it does not get damaged.
The old painting was kept under protective care in a cool, dry room.
4. The work of a person whose job is to keep people or places safe.
The museum's protective care team checks the doors and alarms every night.