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to defend
01
defender, proteger
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
Exemplos
The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks.
O software antivírus está programado para defender o computador de ataques maliciosos.
02
defender
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Exemplos
The defender quickly moved to defend against the opponent's attempt at a goal.
O defensor moveu-se rapidamente para defender contra a tentativa de gol do adversário.
03
defender, representar
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Exemplos
The public defender was assigned to defend the client who could not afford private counsel.
04
defender, apoiar
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Exemplos
The writer ’s latest book aims to defend her controversial views on social issues.
O livro mais recente do escritor visa defender seus pontos de vista controversos sobre questões sociais.
05
defender
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Exemplos
The senator is campaigning vigorously to defend her seat in the Senate.
O senador está fazendo campanha vigorosamente para defender seu assento no Senado.
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