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to defend
01
difendere
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
Esempi
The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks.
Il software antivirus è programmato per difendere il computer da attacchi dannosi.
02
difendere
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Esempi
The defender quickly moved to defend against the opponent's attempt at a goal.
Il difensore si è mosso rapidamente per difendere contro il tentativo di gol dell'avversario.
03
difendere
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Esempi
The public defender was assigned to defend the client who could not afford private counsel.
04
difendere
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Esempi
The writer ’s latest book aims to defend her controversial views on social issues.
L'ultimo libro dello scrittore mira a difendere le sue controverse opinioni su questioni sociali.
05
difendere
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Esempi
The senator is campaigning vigorously to defend her seat in the Senate.
Il senatore sta facendo campagna vigorosamente per difendere il suo seggio al Senato.
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