to uphold
Pronunciation
/əpˈhoʊɫd/

Definição e significado de "uphold"em inglês

to uphold
01

sustentar, defender

to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
to uphold definition and meaning
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
derivado
verbo de ação
regular
presente
uphold
3.ª pessoa do singular
upholds
particípio presente
upholding
pretérito simples
upheld
particípio passado
upheld
Exemplos
She is upholding the principles of fairness and justice in her decisions.
Ela defende os princípios de equidade e justiça em suas decisões.
02

confirmar, manter

(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
Exemplos
The disciplinary panel upheld the suspension after reviewing all the evidence and testimonies.
O painel disciplinar manteve a suspensão após revisar todas as evidências e testemunhos.
03

defender, apoiar

to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
Exemplos
The union upheld the workers' demands during the negotiations.
O sindicato defendeu as demandas dos trabalhadores durante as negociações.
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