No. 527 in Catalan
defensar
To defend.
In a sentence
La jugadora va defensar la seva posició al camp amb força.
The player defended her position on the field strongly.
It refers to protecting or maintaining a position in a competitive or physical context.
L'advocat va defensar l'acusat durant el judici.
The lawyer defended the accused during the trial.
It refers to advocating or arguing in favor of someone's cause or rights in a legal or formal setting.
Defensar el medi ambient és una responsabilitat de tots.
Defending the environment is everyone's responsibility.
It refers to the act of supporting or acting in favor of a cause or principle, like environmental protection.
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