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to defend
01
verdedigen, beschermen
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
Voorbeelden
Parents instinctively defend their children from potential threats.
Ouders verdedigen instinctief hun kinderen tegen potentiële bedreigingen.
02
verdedigen
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Voorbeelden
She was able to defend her position, preventing the attacker from scoring a point.
Ze kon haar positie verdedigen, waardoor de aanvaller geen punt kon scoren.
03
verdedigen, vertegenwoordigen
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Voorbeelden
He hired a prominent firm to defend him in the complex legal dispute.
04
verdedigen, ondersteunen
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Voorbeelden
He had to defend his business decisions during the board meeting.
Hij moest zijn zakelijke beslissingen verdedigen tijdens de bestuursvergadering.
05
verdedigen
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Voorbeelden
He had to defend his title in the tournament against some tough competitors.
Hij moest zijn titel in het toernooi tegen enkele taaie concurrenten verdedigen.
Lexicale Boom
defendable
defender
defending
defend
