provide against (something)
provide against (something)
To implement measures that prepare for, deal with, or prevent something that will or may happen in the future. I know you don't want to pay the extra costs, but having a life insurance policy is the only way to provide against financial troubles for your family should you die. We've included a clause that provides against the consumer using the product for illegitimate purposes.
See also: provide
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
provide against something
to plan against something happening. Have you provided against the possible collapse of the agreement? We have not provided against financial disaster.
See also: provide
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
provide against
v.
To take measures to deal with or prevent some unforeseen occurrence: Our homeowner's insurance provides against damage from flooding.
See also: provide
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- provide against
- square (one's) shoulders
- square one's shoulders
- work into
- work into (something)
- groom
- brace (oneself) for (something)
- brace oneself for
- if it ain't broke don't fix it
- if it ain't broke, don't fix it