No. 11,981 in Russian
защищаем
"Защищаем" means "we defend" or "we protect."
In a sentence
Мы защищаем наших друзей в споре.
We defend our friends in a dispute.
Here, "защищаем" means "to defend or support" in the context of an argument or verbal conflict.
На этой конференции мы защищаем наш проект.
At this conference, we are presenting and defending our project.
In this example, "защищаем" refers to "defending" in an intellectual or academic setting, presenting arguments or evidence to support a project.
Мы защищаем дом от урагана.
We are securing the house against the hurricane.
Here, "защищаем" means "to protect or secure" in the context of physical or environmental dangers.
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