væksɪneɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to give a vaccine to (a person or animal) in order to protect them against a specific disease

“The doctor will vaccinate the children against measles next week.”

2. verb

to make (a plant or animal) resistant to a disease or pest by introducing a weakened or killed form of the disease-causing organism

“The farmer vaccinates his cattle against foot-and-mouth disease every year.”

3. verb

to treat (a soil or a plant) with a chemical substance to protect it from disease or pests

“The gardener vaccinates the roses against black spot disease.”

4. noun

the act or process of vaccinating

“The vaccination process is a safe and effective way to protect against diseases.”