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to uphold
01
handhaven, verdedigen
to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
Voorbeelden
He upholds his family's values and traditions.
Hij handhaaft de waarden en tradities van zijn familie.
02
bevestigen, handhaven
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
Voorbeelden
The board voted to uphold the committee's decision to implement the new policy.
De raad stemde om het besluit van de commissie om het nieuwe beleid te implementeren te handhaven.
03
verdedigen, ondersteunen
to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
Voorbeelden
The politician upheld the law in the face of criticism.
De politicus verdedigde de wet in het licht van kritiek.
Lexicale Boom
uphold
hold
