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British pronunciation
/dɪˈfɛnd/

Définition et signification de « defend » en anglais

to defend
01

défendre

to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
to defend definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The superhero was determined to defend the city from villains and threats.
Le super-héros était déterminé à défendre la ville contre les méchants et les menaces.
02

défendre

(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
to defend definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The defense team succeeded in defending their goal from any further attacks.
L'équipe de défense a réussi à défendre son but contre toute attaque supplémentaire.
03

défendre

to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
to defend definition and meaning
example
Exemples
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
Pendant le procès, l'avocate a travaillé sans relâche pour défendre son client contre les accusations.
04

défendre

to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
example
Exemples
The lawyer prepared to defend his client ’s actions during the trial.
L'avocat s'est préparé à défendre les actions de son client pendant le procès.
05

défendre

to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
example
Exemples
The incumbent mayor is preparing to defend her seat in the upcoming election.
Le maire sortant se prépare à défendre son siège lors des prochaines élections.
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