adjective
Definition: Able to resist or withstand something, often used in combination with other words to describe specific types of resistance, such as against water or fire.
Example: The fireproof material kept the building safe during the blaze.
intransitive verb
Definition: To undergo a process of fermentation or rising, especially in baking, where dough becomes light and airy.
Example: The dough needs to proof for at least an hour before baking.
noun
Definition: Evidence or information that shows something is true or valid.
Example: She provided proof of her identity by showing her passport.
transitive verb
Definition: To make something resistant to a particular condition or to prepare something for use, often by treating it in a specific way.
Example: The company decided to proof the fabric to prevent it from shrinking in the wash.