Cari
to uphold
01
menegakkan, mempertahankan
to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
Contoh-contoh
The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.
Anggota masyarakat menjaga tradisi mengadakan acara amal tahunan untuk mendukung tujuan lokal.
The organization upholds its commitment to environmental sustainability.
Organisasi menegakkan komitmennya terhadap keberlanjutan lingkungan.
02
mengonfirmasi, mempertahankan
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
Contoh-contoh
The Supreme Court decided to uphold the lower court's ruling, affirming the original verdict.
Mahkamah Agung memutuskan untuk menegakkan keputusan pengadilan yang lebih rendah, menegaskan putusan aslinya.
The appeals court upheld the conviction, stating that the trial had been conducted fairly.
Pengadilan banding menegakkan keyakinan, menyatakan bahwa persidangan telah dilakukan secara adil.
03
mempertahankan, mendukung
to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
Contoh-contoh
The lawyer upheld her client ’s innocence in court.
Pengacara itu mempertahankan ketidaksalahan kliennya di pengadilan.
The community upheld their rights despite the opposition.
Komunitas tersebut mempertahankan hak mereka meskipun ada oposisi.
Pohon Leksikal
uphold
hold
