the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need
پناهگاه, سرپناه, مسکن, مأوا, پناهسرا
2
B2
protection from rain, danger, or attack
پناهگاه, سرپناه, جانپناه, مأوا, پناه
to take shelter from the storm
People were desperately seeking shelter from the gunfire.
The sand dunes provided shelter from the wind.
The fox was running for the shelter of the trees.
3
B2
a structure built to give protection, especially from the weather or from attack
پناهگاه, سرپناه
They built a rough shelter from old pieces of wood.
He helped construct temporary shelters in 10 villages before the rains came.
an air-raid shelter
a bomb shelter
Pupils have been sent home and schools have been turned into emergency shelters.
a shelter for cattle
see also bus shelter
4
a building, usually owned by a charity, that provides a place to stay for people without a home, or protection for people or animals who have been badly treated
پناهگاه, سرپناه, خانه امن
a night shelter for homeless people
an animal shelter
see also hostel, tax shelter
verb
B2
1
B2
to give somebody/something a place where they are protected from the weather or from danger; to protect somebody/something
پناه دادن, سرپناه دادن
2
B2
to stay in a place that protects you from the weather or from danger
پناه گرفتن, پناه بردن
A bomb fell on the building, killing those who were sheltering inside.
We sheltered from the rain in a doorway.
Spectators sheltered under umbrellas as the rain got heavier.
As the storm approached, they tried to find somewhere to shelter.