verb🔗ShareSostener, mantenerTo hold up; to lift on high; to elevate."The athlete was upholding the trophy after winning the championship. "El atleta sostenía el trofeo después de ganar el campeonato.actiongovernmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMantener, sostener, defenderTo keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling"The construction workers are upholding the beam with strong cables until the concrete sets. "Los trabajadores de la construcción están sosteniendo la viga con cables fuertes hasta que el concreto fragüe.governmentlawpoliticsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareApoyar, confirmarTo support by approval or encouragement, to confirm (something which has been questioned)"The teacher is upholding the school's policy against using cell phones in class, even though some students disagree with it. "El profesor está apoyando la política de la escuela contra el uso de teléfonos celulares en clase, a pesar de que algunos estudiantes no están de acuerdo.governmentpoliticslawstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSostenimiento, defensaThe act by which something is upheld."The upholding of classroom rules is important for maintaining a positive learning environment. "El sostenimiento de las reglas del aula es importante para mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo.actionlawgovernmentpoliticsrightChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
