insure against
Definition of insure against
1 : to make (something bad) less likely to happen usually by planning and preparing Doctors recommend exercising to insure against health problems.
2 : to protect (someone) from (something bad) We can't insure our children against all life's problems.
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insureplay
: to provide or obtain insurance on or for
: to make certain especially by taking necessary measures and precautions
: to contract to give or take insurance
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againstplay
: in opposition or hostility to
: contrary to
: in competition with
: in preparation for the time when
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