to give someone the things they need, such as money, food, or clothes

He has a wife and two young children to provide for. 他要养活妻子和两个小孩。

to make plans in order to deal with a possible event in the future

We must provide for depreciation when calculating the costs. 在计算成本时，我们必须考虑到贬值因素。

If a law or agreement provides for something, it allows it to happen or exist.

Current legislation provides for the detention of those suspected of terrorism. 现行法律规定可以拘留嫌疑恐怖分子。