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to defend
01
defender, proteger
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de ação
regular
presente
defend
3.ª pessoa do singular
defends
particípio presente
defending
pretérito simples
defended
particípio passado
defended
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, 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 último livro da escritora visa defender suas opiniões controversas sobre questões sociais.
03
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.
04
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.
O defensor público foi designado para defender o cliente que não podia pagar um advogado particular.
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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