verbπShareTo ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard."The goalie is defending the net from the opposing team's shots. "militaryactionpolicewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "communicationlanguagepoliticsgovernmentlawwordstatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make legal defence of; to represent (the accused)."The lawyer was defending the student accused of cheating on the exam. "lawgovernmentpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo call a raise from the big blind."In the poker game, Maria was defending her big blind by calling David's raise. "gamebetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ward off, repel (an attack or attacker)."The knight was bravely defending the castle wall from the enemy soldiers. "militarywaractionpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent, to keep (from doing something)."The mother was defending her child from the dog's playful jumps. "actionmilitarylawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prohibit, forbid."The school rules are defending students from using cell phones during class hours. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
