verb🔗ShareVerteidigen, schützenTo ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard."The goalie is defending the net from the opposing team's shots. "Der Torwart verteidigt das Tor gegen die Schüsse der gegnerischen Mannschaft.militaryactionpolicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigen, rechtfertigenTo support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of."My brother was defending my choice to study art, even though my parents wanted me to study engineering. "Mein Bruder verteidigte meine Entscheidung, Kunst zu studieren, obwohl meine Eltern wollten, dass ich Ingenieurwesen studiere.communicationlanguagepoliticsgovernmentlawwordstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigen, rechtlich vertretenTo make legal defence of; to represent (the accused)."The lawyer was defending the student accused of cheating on the exam. "Der Anwalt verteidigte den Studenten, der beschuldigt wurde, bei der Prüfung betrogen zu haben.lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerteidigenTo focus one's energies and talents on preventing opponents from scoring, as opposed to focusing on scoring."The soccer team spent the entire second half defending their one-goal lead. "Die Fußballmannschaft verbrachte die gesamte zweite Halbzeit damit, ihren Vorsprung von einem Tor zu verteidigen.sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Titel verteidigenTo attempt to retain a title, or attempt to reach the same stage in a competition as one did in the previous edition of that competition."The basketball team is defending its championship title this year. "Das Basketballteam verteidigt dieses Jahr seinen Meistertitel.sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErhöhung vom Big Blind callenTo call a raise from the big blind."In the poker game, Maria was defending her big blind by calling David's raise. "In dem Pokerspiel callte Maria die Erhöhung von David, um ihren Big Blind zu verteidigen.gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbwehren, verteidigenTo ward off, repel (an attack or attacker)."The knight was bravely defending the castle wall from the enemy soldiers. "Der Ritter verteidigte tapfer die Burgmauer gegen die feindlichen Soldaten.militarywaractionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerhindern, abwehrenTo prevent, to keep (from doing something)."The mother was defending her child from the dog's playful jumps. "Die Mutter wehrte ihr Kind gegen die spielerischen Sprünge des Hundes ab.actionmilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbieten, untersagenTo prohibit, forbid."The school rules are defending students from using cell phones during class hours. "Die Schulregeln verbieten den Schülern die Benutzung von Mobiltelefonen während der Unterrichtszeiten.lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
