защища́ть — meaning in English
zashchishchat
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English meaning
- champion noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
- conserve verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
- defend verb To protect someone or something from attack or harm.
- plead verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
- preserve verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
- protect verb To keep someone or something safe from harm or damage.
- shield noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
- vindicate verb To clear of an accusation, suspicion or criticism.
- ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
Senses
защища́ть is used for these senses in English:
- champion (transitive) To promote, advocate, or act as a champion for (a cause, etc.).
- conserve (transitive) To protect an environment, heritage, etc.
- defend (transitive) To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
- have someone's back (idiomatic) To be prepared and willing to support or defend someone.
- plead (ambitransitive, copulative) To present (an argument or a plea), especially in a legal case.
- preserve To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
- protect (ambitransitive) To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
- shield (ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
champion — full definition
- noun The winner of a competition, especially the current title-holder.
- noun A person who strongly supports or fights for a cause.
- verb To actively support, promote, or advocate for something.
- adj Excellent or first-rate.
conserve — full definition
- verb To use something carefully so it lasts, or to prevent it from being wasted or damaged.
- noun A thick jam-like preserve made from whole or chunked fruit.