shelter
noun B2
Plain meaning
a safe place that protects people or animals
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a safe place that protects people or animals in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed shelter during the meeting.
examThe passage suggests that animal shelter can shape long-term policy or social outcomes.
Common collocations
animal shelteremergency sheltershelter from rain
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “animal shelter”.