Шукати
to defend
01
захищати
to not let any harm come to someone or something
Transitive: to defend sb/sth
Example
The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
Parents instinctively defend their children from potential threats.
The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks.
02
захищати, обороняти
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
Intransitive
Transitive: to defend the scoring position
Example
The goalkeeper defended the net, stopping several powerful shots.
In the last quarter, they defended aggressively to maintain their advantage.
The defender quickly moved to defend against the opponent 's attempt at a goal.
03
захищати, підтримувати
to support someone or try to justify an action, plan, etc.
Transitive: to defend sth
Example
He had to defend his business decisions during the board meeting.
The writer ’s latest book aims to defend her controversial views on social issues.
The lawyer prepared to defend his client ’s actions during the trial.
04
захищати, подтверджувати
to compete in order to keep a title or a seat
Transitive: to defend a title or position
Example
The champion will defend his title in the upcoming boxing match.
He had to defend his title in the tournament against some tough competitors.
The team worked together to defend their championship in the national league.
05
захищати
to represent a person who is on trial
Transitive: to defend sb
Example
The team of lawyers was tasked with defending the corporation in a major lawsuit.
During the trial, the lawyer worked tirelessly to defend her client against the charges.
He hired a prominent firm to defend him in the complex legal dispute.
Приклад
The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.
Parents instinctively defend their children from potential threats.
The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks.
The security system is designed to defend the building against unauthorized access.
The superhero was determined to defend the city from villains and threats.
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