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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.
O defensor público foi designado para defender o cliente que não podia pagar um advogado particular.
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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