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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
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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