cover against

cover (someone or something) against (something)

1. To protect someone or something. Be sure to cover the flowers against the thunderstorm that's coming.2. To grant one insurance for a particular problem or scenario. Does our homeowner's insurance cover us against flood damage?See also: cover

cover someone or something against something

 1. to cover someone or something as protection against something. You should cover your ears against the cold. I covered little Jimmy against the night's drafts. I covered myself against the driving rain. 2. Rur. [for an insurer] to provide insurance on someone or something against some peril. The insurance policy covered us against losses. This policy covers your car against theft.See also: cover