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1 protect

/protect/ * ngoại động từ - bảo vệ, bảo hộ, che chở =to protect someone from (against) danger+ che chở ai khỏi bị nguy hiểm - bảo vệ (nền công nghiệp trong nước chống lại sự cạnh tranh của hàng nước ngoài) - (kỹ thuật) lắp thiết bị bảo hộ lao động (cho máy để phòng tai nạn) - (thương nghiệp) cung cấp tiền để thanh toán (hoá đơn, hối phiếu...)

English-Vietnamese dictionary > protect
2 protect

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -afu

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -afua

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -fuga

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -gadi

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] Engl.

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -hami

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] amia, himaya, mahamia

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -hifadhi

[Part of Speech] verb

[Swahili Example] hifadhi hadithi; hifadhi maziwa

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -kaga

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] kago, ukago

[Swahili Example] kaga shamba

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -ketisha

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] causative

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -keti

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -kinga

[Part of Speech] verb

[Related Words] kingio, kingo, mkinga, mkingaji, mkingamo, mkingiko, ukingo

[English Example] l < strong>protect</strong> my eyes from the sun.

[Swahili Example] ninaji< strong>kinga</strong> macho na jua

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -kingiza

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] causative

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -kinga

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -linda

[Part of Speech] verb

[English Example] They began to build a large fort in order to protect the entrance to the harbor.

[Swahili Example] Walianza kujenga ngome kubwa ili kuulinda mlango wa bandari msichana anayefikia hali ya kuwa mtu mzima [Masomo 141]

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -nafidhi

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -nusuru

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -saidia

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -setiri

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] stara N

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -sitiri

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] stara N

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -stiri

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] stara N

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -tunza

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -ziwia

[Part of Speech] verb

[Note] rare

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -zuia

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect

[Swahili Word] -zuwia

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect (a field or garden from birds and animals)

[Swahili Word] -amia

[Part of Speech] verb

[Note] Cf. mwamizi / also: '-hami, '-himaya

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[English Word] protect (against)

[Swahili Word] -dhibiti

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] Arabic

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[English Word] protect by charm (hence make inaccessible)

[Swahili Word] -finga

[Part of Speech] verb

[Swahili Example] uso umefinga na hasira zisizostahili zinamwenda [Moh]

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[English Word] protect by charms

[Swahili Word] -kaga

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect by magic (field or house)

[Swahili Word] -finga

[Part of Speech] verb

[Swahili Example] uso umefinga na hasira zisizostahili zinamwenda [Moh]

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[English Word] protect each other

[Swahili Word] -kingana

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reciprocal

[Derived Language] Swahili

[Derived Word] -kinga

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[English Word] protect from harm

[Swahili Word] -tahadhari

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect oneself

[Swahili Word] -jihifadhi

[Part of Speech] verb

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[English Word] protect oneself

[Swahili Word] -jikinga

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reflexive

[Swahili Example] Tegemea alijaribu kujikinga kwa mikono [Kez], ili kujikinga na kitendo alichokiogopa [Sul]

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[English Word] protect oneself

[Swahili Word] -jilinda

[Part of Speech] verb

[Class] reflexive

[Derived Word] lindo N, mlinzi N

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[English Word] protect someone

[Swahili Word] -tegemeza

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] tegemea V

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[English Word] protect someone or something by magic

[Swahili Word] -kago

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] kaga, ukago

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English-Swahili dictionary > protect
3 protect

I.

v. hråniti · хранити vi., ohranjati · охраньати vi., strěgti · стрегти vi., ohråniti · охранити vp.

II. (someone)

v. čuvati · чувати vi.

Dictionary English-Interslavic > protect
4 hand

hand

1 [lichaamsdeel] hand

2 [handschrift, stijl] hand ⇒ (hand)writing

3 [figuurlijk] [kant] hand ⇒ side

♦voorbeelden:

1   op handen en voeten kruipen • crawl on all fours

     zich met handen en voeten verweren • 〈 figuurlijk〉 defend oneself tooth and nail

     aan/met handen en voeten gebonden zijn • 〈 ook figuurlijk〉 be tied hand and foot

     in andere handen komen • change hands

     blote handen • bare hands

     die zaak is in goede/slechte handen • that matter is in good/bad hands

     in goede/verkeerde handen vallen • 〈 figuurlijk〉 fall into the right/wrong hands

     〈 figuurlijk〉 gouden handen hebben • be good with one's hands

     〈 figuurlijk〉 met harde hand opvoeden • bring up the hard way

     iemand de helpende hand bieden • lend someone a (helping) hand

     〈 figuurlijk〉 bevelen van hoger hand • orders from above

     〈 figuurlijk〉 de laatste hand aan iets leggen • put the finishing touches to something

     niet met lege handen komen • not come empty-handed

     〈 figuurlijk〉 uit de losse hand • roughly, in an improvised way

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets uit de losse hand doen • do something off the cuff

     iets met vaste hand doen • do something with a sure touch

     〈 figuurlijk〉 met vaste/krachtige hand regeren • rule with a firm/iron hand

     hij is in veilige handen • he is in safe hands

     iemand (de) handen vol werk geven • give someone no end of work/trouble

     de handen vol hebben aan iemand/iets • have one's hands full with someone/something

     hij heeft de handen meer dan vol • he has enough/too much on his plate

     dat kost handen vol geld • that costs lots of money

     iets aan vreemde handen toevertrouwen • entrust something to strangers

     hij heeft de handen niet vrij • he does not have a free hand

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iemand de vrije hand laten • give someone a free hand

     〈 figuurlijk〉 de vrije hand hebben/krijgen • have/acquire a free hand

     ergens zijn handen niet aan vuil willen maken • refuse to soil one's hands with something

     〈 figuurlijk〉 met zachte hand • with a light touch

     de handen van iemand aftrekken • 〈 figuurlijk〉 wash one's hands of someone

     hij mag zijn handen dichtknijpen • 〈 figuurlijk〉 he may call himself lucky

     〈 figuurlijk〉 ik draai er mijn hand niet voor om • 〈 ik heb er geen moeite mee〉 I think nothing of it; 〈 het kan me niet schelen〉 I don't care a rap (for it)

     iemand de hand drukken/geven/schudden • give someone one's hand, shake hands with someone

     dan kunnen we elkaar de hand geven • we're in the same boat

     elkaar de hand geven 〈 om kring te vormen〉 • link hands

     de hand in iets hebben • 〈 figuurlijk〉 have a hand in something

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iemand de hand boven het hoofd houden • 〈 aan zijn kant staan〉 stand by someone; 〈 iemand beschermen die iets misdaan heeft〉 protect someone

     ergens streng de hand aan houden 〈 regel, voorschrift〉 • adhere strictly to something

     de handen ineenslaan • 〈 van verbazing〉 clasp/throw up one's hands; 〈 figuurlijk〉 join hands/forces

     mijn handen jeuken • 〈 figuurlijk〉 I'm itching to give (someone) a good hiding

     〈 figuurlijk〉 de handen op elkaar krijgen • earn/get applause

     〈 figuurlijk〉 de hand op iets/iemand leggen • lay hands on someone/something

     iemands hand lezen • read someone's palm

     de hand lichten met het reglement • disregard the regulations

     de hand ophouden • 〈 figuurlijk〉 hold out one's hand for a tip; beg

     elkaar de hand reiken • hold out a hand to each other 〈 ook figuurlijk〉; 〈 figuurlijk〉 reach out to each other

     handen schudden • shake hands

     〈 figuurlijk〉 de hand aan zichzelf slaan • take one's own life

     hij steekt geen/nooit een hand uit • he never does a stroke of work

     zijn handen uit de mouwen steken • 〈 figuurlijk〉 put one's shoulder to the wheel

     〈 figuurlijk〉 de hand in eigen boezem steken • acknowledge blame

     de hand over het hart strijken • 〈 figuurlijk〉 be lenient/soft-hearted

     hij kan zijn handen niet thuishouden • he can't keep his hands to himself

     zijn hand uitsteken • 〈 in het verkeer〉 indicate

     〈 figuurlijk〉 zijn handen in onschuld wassen • have clean hands

     daar wordt vaak de hand mee gelicht • that is often skimped/not taken seriously

     (mijn) hand erop! • you have/here's my hand on it!

     handen omhoog! (of ik schiet) • hands up!/ 〈 informeel〉stick 'em up! (or I'll shoot)

     handen thuis! • hands off!

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets aan de hand hebben • 〈 met iets bezig zijn〉 have something going/on; 〈 bij iets betrokken zijn〉 be involved in something

     〈 handel〉 goederen die aan de hand blijven • goods that are left on one's hands

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iemand iets aan de hand doen • get someone something

     aan de hand van deze berekeningen • on the basis of these calculations

     iemand een middel aan de hand doen tegen huiduitslag • put someone on to a good remedy for a rash

     niks aan de hand! • there's nothing the matter

     aan de hand van deze ervaringen concludeer ik … • in view of these experiences I conclude …

     iets achter de hand hebben • 〈 figuurlijk〉 have something to fall back on; 〈 heimelijk〉 have something up one's sleeve

     iets achter de hand houden • 〈 figuurlijk〉 keep something in reserve

     wat geld achter de hand houden • keep some money for a rainy day

     ik heb mijn gummetje altijd vlak bij de hand • I always have my rubber near at hand

     zo iets heb ik wel meer bij de hand gehad • 〈 figuurlijk〉 I am an old hand at this

     in de handen klappen • clap one's hands

     goed/gemakkelijk in de hand liggen • 〈 stuk gereedschap〉 have a handy grip; 〈 boek〉 be nice to hold

     iemand in handen vallen • 〈 figuurlijk〉 fall into the hands of someone

     iemand iets in handen spelen • put something someone's way

     iemand iets in de hand duwen/stoppen • slip/thrust something into someone's hands; 〈 figuurlijk〉 palm/fob someone off with something

     〈 figuurlijk〉 een auto goed in de hand hebben • have a good control of a car

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets in de hand hebben • have something under control

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets zelf in de hand hebben • have something in one's own hands

     een bewijs in handen hebben • have evidence

     het onderzoek is in handen van N. • the investigation is being conducted by N.

     de markt in handen hebben • control/have control of the market

     de politie heeft de zaak nu in handen • the police have the case in hand

     iets in handen krijgen • get hold of something; 〈 toevallig〉 chance on something

     de macht in handen hebben • have power

     de toestand in de hand hebben • have the situation in hand

     in handen vallen van de politie/de vijand • fall into the hands of the police/enemy

     hand in hand gaan met 〈 ook figuurlijk〉 • go hand in hand with 〈 ook figuurlijk〉

     〈 figuurlijk〉 met de handen in het haar zitten • be at one's wits' end

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets met beide handen aangrijpen • jump at something; 〈 aanbod, gelegenheid ook〉 seize (upon) something

     zich met hand en tand verzetten • 〈 figuurlijk〉 fight tooth and nail

     met de hand wassen 〈 tegenover in de machine〉 • wash by hand

     met de hand gemaakt/geschreven • hand-made/handwritten

     〈 figuurlijk〉 met de hand op het hart iets verklaren • swear to something faithfully

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iemand naar zijn hand zetten • force/mould/bend someone to one's will, manage someone, twist someone round one's (little) finger

     〈 figuurlijk〉 hij zet alles naar zijn hand • he has it all his own way

     iets om handen hebben • have something to do

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets onder handen hebben • be at work on something

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iemand onder handen nemen • take someone in hand/to task

     iemand op de handen kijken • 〈 figuurlijk〉 breathe down someone's neck

     iemand op (de) handen dragen • 〈 figuurlijk〉 worship/idolize someone

     hand over hand toenemen • increase hand over fist, gain ground rapidly

     iemand iets ter hand stellen • hand something (over) to someone

     iets ter hand nemen • take something up, take something in hand, undertake something

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iets uit handen geven • part with something

     er komt niets uit zijn handen • he doesn't get anything done

     uit de hand lopen • get out of hand

     〈 figuurlijk〉 ik heb die informatie uit de eerste hand • I have this information at first hand

     iemand het werk uit (de) handen nemen • take work off someone's hands

     iets van de hand doen • sell/part with/dispose of something

     van hand tot hand gaan • be passed from hand to hand

     goed/duur van de hand gaan • sell well/at high prices 〈 van koopwaren〉

     dat ligt voor de hand • 〈 figuurlijk〉 that speaks for itself

     dat is de meest voor de hand liggende conclusie • that is the most obvious conclusion

     geen hand voor iemand/iets uitsteken • not lift a finger for someone/something

     hij heeft er geen hand naar uitgestoken • 〈 niets aan gedaan〉 he hasn't done a stroke of work on it; 〈 niets van gegeten〉 he hasn't touched it

     geen hand voor ogen kunnen zien • 〈 figuurlijk〉 not be able to see one's hand in front of one('s face)

     〈 informeel〉 het zijn twee handen op één buik • 〈 figuurlijk〉 they are hand in glove

     ik heb maar twee handen! • I have only (got) one pair of hands!

     〈 figuurlijk〉 handen te kort komen • not have enough hands

     〈 spreekwoord〉 vele handen maken licht werk • many hands make light work

2   een brief van dezelfde hand • a letter from the same hand

     een verhaal van de hand van • a story (written) by

3   de zieke is aan de beterende hand • the patient is on the mend/getting better

     aan mijn rechter/linker hand • on my right/left (hand/side)

     aan de winnende hand zijn • be winning

     〈 figuurlijk〉 iemand op zijn hand hebben/krijgen • have/get someone on one's side

¶   wat is er daar aan de hand? • what's going on there?

     〈 figuurlijk〉 alsof er niets aan de hand was • as if nothing had happened/was wrong

     er is iets aan de hand • there's something the matter/up

     iets/iemand in de hand werken • encourage something/someone; 〈 iets ook〉 make for something; 〈 iemand ook〉 play into someone's hands

     elkaar in de hand werken • 〈van dingen/situaties〉 reinforce one another

     〈 van personen〉 zwaar op de hand zijn • be heavy/ponderous

     op handen zijn • be (near) at hand/imminent/forthcoming

     van de hand in de tand leven • live from hand to mouth

     een verzoek/voorstel van de hand wijzen • refuse a request 〈 verzoek〉; turn down a proposal 〈 voorstel〉

Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > hand
5 melindungi

save, protect, preserve

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protect someone or something, provide shelter for someone; cover, conceal (a mistake, etc); protect, make safe (from danger)

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Indonesia-Inggris kamus > melindungi
6 tegemeza

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[Swahili Word] -tegemeza

[English Word] make someone a favorite

[Part of Speech] verb

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[Swahili Word] -tegemeza

[English Word] protect someone

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] tegemea V

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[Swahili Word] -tegemeza

[English Word] make someone a protege

[Part of Speech] verb

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[Swahili Word] -tegemeza

[English Word] support someone

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] tegemea V

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[Swahili Word] -tegemeza

[English Word] sustain

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] tegemea V

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Swahili-english dictionary > tegemeza
7 beschermen

beschermen

1 [behoeden] protect ⇒ shield, preserve, (safe)guard, shelter

2 [bevorderen] foster ⇒ promote

♦voorbeelden:

1   een beschermde diersoort • a protected species

     met een beschermend gebaar • with a protective gesture

     een beschermd leventje • a sheltered life

     iemand tegen zichzelf beschermen • protect someone from himself

     beschermen tegen 〈te felle zon/te harde wind〉 • screen from

2   de schone kunsten beschermen • patronize the arts

Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > beschermen
8 vrijwaren

vrijwaren

1 (safe)guard (against) ⇒ protect (from/against)

♦voorbeelden:

1 iemand vrijwaren tegen wettelijke aansprakelijkheid • indemnify/protect someone against third-party liability

gevrijwaard tegen • protected from/against, free from, immune to

Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > vrijwaren
9 عوذ

عَوّذَ: دَعَا لَهُ بِالحِفْظ

to pray that God protect someone, invoke the protection of God upon someone

Arabic-English new dictionary > عوذ
10 iemand de hand boven het hoofd houden

iemand de hand boven het hoofd houden

〈 aan zijn kant staan〉 stand by someone; 〈 iemand beschermen die iets misdaan heeft〉 protect someone

Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > iemand de hand boven het hoofd houden
11 die lebenswichtigen Interessen

- {vital interests} = jemandes Interessen wahrnehmen {to look after someone's interests; to protect someone's interests}+ = er verfolgte seine eigenen Interessen {he had an axe to grind}+

Deutsch-Vietnamesisch Wörterbuch > die lebenswichtigen Interessen
12 kago

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[Swahili Word] -kago

[English Word] protective magic

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] kaga, ukago

[Swahili Example] kago la simba

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[Swahili Word] -kago

[English Word] protect someone or something by magic

[Part of Speech] verb

[Derived Word] kaga, ukago

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[Swahili Word] kago

[Swahili Plural] makago

[English Word] charm for protection

[Part of Speech] noun

[Class] 5/6

[Derived Word] kaga V

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[Swahili Word] kago

[Swahili Plural] makago

[English Word] protective charm

[Part of Speech] noun

[Class] 5/6

[Derived Word] kaga V

Swahili-english dictionary > kago
13 parer

I.

v. intrans. Parer le coup à (also: pour) quelqu'un: To shield, to protect someone.

II.

v. intrans. Parer à la manœuvre (joc. & iron.): To handle a problem, situation efficiently. (Originally a true nautical expression, it has found its way into colloquial language.) V'là la belle-mère! Il va falloir parer à la manœuvre! Here comes the old battle-axe! Stand by to repel boarders!

Dictionary of Modern Colloquial French > parer
14 iemand tegen zichzelf beschermen

iemand tegen zichzelf beschermen

protect someone from himself

Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > iemand tegen zichzelf beschermen
15 iemand vrijwaren tegen wettelijke aansprakelijkheid

iemand vrijwaren tegen wettelijke aansprakelijkheid

indemnify/protect someone against third-party liability

Van Dale Handwoordenboek Nederlands-Engels > iemand vrijwaren tegen wettelijke aansprakelijkheid
16 fiske

1. flick, flip (with the finger). 2. a very small amount, pinch. 3. pimple. - fiske kabarmak/olmak to be covered with pimples. - kondurmamak/dokundurmamak /a/ to protect (someone, something) from the minutest danger or harm. - vurmak /a/ to give (something) a flick.

Saja Türkçe - İngilizce Sözlük > fiske
17 proteggere

protect (da from)

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proteggere v.tr.

1 to protect, to defend, to shield (from, against s.o., sthg.); ( riparare) to shelter: devi proteggere la ferita dall'aria, you must protect your wound from the air; questi occhiali ti proteggeranno gli occhi dal vento, these goggles will protect your eyes from the wind; una volta le mura proteggevano la città dal nemico, once the walls protected the town against the enemy; proteggere dal freddo, dalla pioggia, to shelter from the cold, the rain; un cappotto che ti protegge dal freddo, a coat that protects you from the cold; proteggi le mani con dei guanti, protect your hands with gloves

2 ( tutelare, custodire) to watch over (s.o., sthg.), to guard: proteggere i propri figli, to protect one's children; la polizia proteggerà i testimoni, the police will protect (o guard) the witnesses // che Dio ti protegga!, may God protect you!

3 ( favorire) to favour; ( patrocinare) to patronize; ( incoraggiare) to protect, to encourage: la fortuna protegge gli audaci, fortune favours the brave; proteggere le arti, i giovani artisti, to patronize the arts, young artists; (econ.) proteggere un'industria con barriere tariffarie, to protect an industry by imposing tariff barriers // fa carriera perché qualcuno lo protegge, he gets ahead because someone protects him.

◘ proteggersi v.rifl. to protect oneself: costruì un riparo per proteggere dal vento, he built a shelter to protect himself from the wind.

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1. [pro'tɛddʒere]
vb irreg vt
(gen) to protect, (moralmente) to guard, shield, (fig : artista, arte) to be a patron of

2. vr (proteggersi)

to protect o.s.

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[pro'tɛddʒere] 1.
verbo transitivo

1) (preservare, difendere) to protect [casa, beni, specie, ambiente, persona]

proteggere qcn. da qcs. — to protect o shelter o shield sb. from sth., to keep sb. safe from sth.

proteggere gli occhi dal sole — to screen o shield one's eyes from the sun

2) (favorire) to encourage, to promote [arte, sport, commercio]

3) inform. to lock [ file]; to protect [programma, dischetto]
2.
verbo pronominale proteggersi to protect oneself

- rsi dal freddo — to keep oneself warm

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proteggere

/pro'tεddʒere/ [59]

I verbo transitivo

1 (preservare, difendere) to protect [casa, beni, specie, ambiente, persona]; proteggere qcn. da qcs. to protect o shelter o shield sb. from sth., to keep sb. safe from sth.; proteggere gli occhi dal sole to screen o shield one's eyes from the sun

2 (favorire) to encourage, to promote [arte, sport, commercio]

3 inform. to lock [ file]; to protect [programma, dischetto]

II proteggersi verbo pronominale

to protect oneself; - rsi dal freddo to keep oneself warm.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > proteggere
18 defender

v.

1 to defend.

defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interests

defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments

Elsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.

Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.

2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).

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defender

Conjugation model [ ENTENDER], like link=entender entender

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)

■ defendió el castillo de sus enemigos he defended the castle against his enemies

2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support

3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)

4 DERECHO (algo) to argue, plead; (a alguien) to defend

► verbo pronominal defenderse

1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along

■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?

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FRASEOLOGÍA

defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case

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verb

to defend

- defenderse

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1.

VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defend

defiende sus opiniones con buenos argumentos — he defends his opinions with good arguments

el Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions

nos defendió de los atracadores — he defended us against the muggers

defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month

2.

See:

defenderse

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( proteger) <guarnición/nación> to defend, protect; < persona> to defend

siempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister

defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody

b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defend

c) (Der) to defend

d) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend

defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
2.
defenderse v pron

a) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneself

defenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody

b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)

me defiendo bastante bien en francés — I can get by quite well in French

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= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.

Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.

Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.

Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.

Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.

Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.

Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.

Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.

Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.

Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.

Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.

Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.

Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.

Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.

Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.

Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.

Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.

Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..

Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.

Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.

Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.

Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.

Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.

Ex. The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.

Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.

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* defender a = put + a word in for.

* defender a Alguien = stand up for.

* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.

* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.

* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.

* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.

* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.

* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.

* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.

* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.

* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.

* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.

* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.

* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.

* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.

* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.

* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.

* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.

* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.

* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.

* defender una idea = champion + idea.

* defender un argumento = support + view.

* defender un opinión = support + view.

* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( proteger) <guarnición/nación> to defend, protect; < persona> to defend

siempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister

defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody

b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defend

c) (Der) to defend

d) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend

defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
2.
defenderse v pron

a) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneself

defenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody

b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)

me defiendo bastante bien en francés — I can get by quite well in French

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= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.

Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.

Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.

Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.

Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.

Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.

Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.

Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.

Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.

Ex: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.

Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.

Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.

Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.

Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.

Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.

Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.

Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.

Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.

Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.

Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.

Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.

Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..

Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.

Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.

Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.

Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.

Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.

Ex: The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.

Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.

* defender a = put + a word in for.

* defender a Alguien = stand up for.

* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.

* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.

* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.

* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.

* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.

* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.

* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.

* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.

* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.

* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.

* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.

* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.

* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.

* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.

* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.

* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.

* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.

* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.

* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.

* defender una idea = champion + idea.

* defender un argumento = support + view.

* defender un opinión = support + view.

* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.

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defender [E8 ]

vt

1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defend

siempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sister

defender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sb

la defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers

2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend

3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend

4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defend

defender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)

■ defenderse

v pron

1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sb

2 ( fam) (arreglárselas) to get by ( colloq)

me defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French

¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)

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defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
a) ( refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself;

(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq);

◊ me defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French

defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick

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defender

♦ vt

1. [país, ideas] to defend;
[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;
defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;

defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;

defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;

defender la tesis [en universidad] Br ≈ to have one's viva, US ≈ to defend one's dissertation;
Dep
defender el título to defend the title;

Comp

defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail

2. [reo, acusado] to defend

3. [proteger] [del frío, calor] to protect (de against)

♦ vi
Dep to mark;
defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;

defender en zona to use a zone defence

♦ See also the pronominal verb defenderse

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defender

I v/t

1 defend (de against)

2 en fútbol mark

II v/i en fútbol mark

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defender {56} vt

: to defend, to protect

♦ See also the reflexive verb defenderse

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defender vb

1. (en general) to defend

los soldados defendieron a la población civil the soldiers defended the civilians

2. (proteger) to protect

hay que defender la naturaleza we have to protect nature

Spanish-English dictionary > defender
19 guard

1. verb
1) (to protect from danger or attack: The soldiers were guarding the king/palace.) guardar, proteger, defender

2) (to prevent (a person) escaping, (something) happening: The soldiers guarded their prisoners; to guard against mistakes.) vigilar

2. noun
1) (someone who or something which protects: a guard round the king; a guard in front of the fire.) guarda

2) (someone whose job is to prevent (a person) escaping: There was a guard with the prisoner every hour of the day.) guarda

3) ((American conductor) a person in charge of a train.) jefe de tren

4) (the act or duty of guarding.) vigilancia, protección

•

- guarded
- guardedly
- guard of honour
- keep guard on
- keep guard
- off guard
- on guard
- stand guard

guard¹ n guardia

a security guard un guardia de seguridad

to be on guard estar de guardia

to stand guard montar guardia

guard² vb vigilar / proteger

soldiers guard the prison unos soldados vigilan la cárcel

guard

tr[gɑːd]

noun

1 (sentry, soldier) guardia nombre masulino o femenino; (security guard) guarda nombre masulino o femenino, guarda jurado,-a, guarda de seguridad; (prison officer) carcelero,-a

2 (group of sentries) guardia

3 (duty) guardia

4 SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL (on train) jefe,-a de tren

5 (on machine) dispositivo de seguridad; (on gun) seguro

6 (position) guardia

transitive verb

1 (watch over - building, prisioner) vigilar, custodiar; (protect - person, reputation) proteger; (keep - secret) guardar

■ a dog guarded the house un perro vigilaba la casa

2 (control - tongue) cuidar, controlar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to be off one's guard estar desprevenido,-a

to be on guard estar de guardia

to be on one's guard estar en guardia, estar en alerta

the changing of the guard el relevo de la guardia

to keep guard over something / stand guard over something montar (la) guardia ante algo, vigilar algo

guard dog perro guardián

guard duty guardia

guard's van furgón nombre masculino de cola

guard ['gɑrd] vt

1) defend, protect: defender, proteger

2) : guardar, vigilar, custodiar

to guard the frontier: vigilar la frontera

she guarded my secret well: guardó bien mi secreto

guard vi

to guard against : protegerse contra, evitar

guard n

1) watchman: guarda mf

security guard: guarda de seguridad

2) vigilance: guardia f, vigilancia f

to be on guard: estar en guardia

to let one's guard down: bajar la guardia

3) safeguard: salvaguardia f, dispositivo m de seguridad (en una máquina)

4) precaution: precaución f, protección f

guard

n.

• atalaya s.f.

• atalayador, -ora s.m.,f.

• centinela s.f.

• custodia s.f.

• custodio s.m.

• defensa s.f.

• guarda s.f.

• guardia s.f.

• plantón s.m.

• protector s.m.

• resguardo s.m.

• revisor s.m.

• vigilante s.m.,f.

• vigilia s.f.

v.

• atalayar v.

• convoyar v.

• custodiar v.

• defender v.

• escoltar v.

• guardar v.

• guarecer v.

• prevenir v.

(§pres: -vengo, -vienes...-venimos) pret: -vin-

fut: -vendr-•)

• proteger v.

• recaudar v.

• velar v.

• vigilar v.

I gɑːrd, gɑːd
transitive verb

a) ( watch over) \<\<building/vehicle/prisoner\>\> vigilar, custodiar; \<\<person/reputation\>\> proteger*; \<\<secret\>\> guardar

to guard something/somebody AGAINST something/somebody o FROM something — proteger* algo/a alguien de or contra alguien/algo

b) (AmE Sport) marcar*

Phrasal Verbs:

- guard against

II

noun

1)

a) c (sentry, soldier) guardia mf

the Guards — ( in UK) regimiento m de la Guardia Real

bank/security guard — guarda mf jurado/de seguridad

prison guard — (AmE) carcelero, -ra m,f, oficial mf de prisiones

b) ( squad) (no pl) guardia f

c) c ( Sport) ( in US football) defensa mf; ( in basketball) escolta mf

2) u ( surveillance) guardia f

to be on guard — estar* de guardia; (before n)

guard duty — guardia f, posta f (AmC)

3) u (in boxing, fencing) guardia f

to be on/off (one's) guard — estar* alerta or en guardia/estar* desprevenido

to lower o drop one's guard — bajar la guardia

4) c

a) ( fire guard) guardallama(s) m

b) ( on machinery) cubierta f (or dispositivo m etc) de seguridad

5) c (BrE Rail) jefe, -fa m,f de tren

[ɡɑːd]
1. N

1) (=soldier) guardia mf ; (=sentry) centinela mf ; (=squad of soldiers) guardia f ; (=escort) escolta f

to change (the) guard — relevar la guardia

he's one of the old guard — pertenece a la vieja guardia
advance 4.
2) (Mil) (also: guard duty) (=watch) guardia f ; (fig) (=watchfulness) vigilancia f

• to drop one's guard — bajar la guardia, descuidarse

• to keep guard — vigilar

to keep guard over sth/sb — (Mil) (also fig) vigilar algo/a algn

• to lower one's guard — bajar la guardia, descuidarse

• to mount guard — montar guardia

• to be off one's guard — estar desprevenido

to catch sb off his guard — coger or agarrar a algn desprevenido or (LAm) de imprevisto

• to be on guard — estar de guardia

to be on one's guard — (fig) estar en guardia ( against contra)

to put sb on his guard — poner a algn en guardia, prevenir a algn ( against contra)

• to stand guard over sth — montar guardia sobre algo

• to be under guard — estar vigilado

to keep sb under guard — vigilar a algn

3) (=security guard) guardia mf de seguridad

4) (esp US) (=prison guard) carcelero(-a) m / f

5) (Brit) (Rail) jefe m de tren

6) (Sport) defensa mf

7) (Fencing) guardia f

on guard! — ¡en guardia!

8) (=safety device) (on machine) salvaguardia f, resguardo m ; [of sword] guarda f, guarnición f ; (also: fireguard) guardafuego m ; (=protection) protección f

he wears goggles as a guard against accidents — lleva unas gafas especiales como protección contra accidentes

2.

VT [+ prisoner, treasure] vigilar, custodiar; (while travelling) escoltar; [+ secret] guardar; (=protect) [+ place] guardar, proteger (against, from de); [+ person] proteger (against, from de)

a closely guarded secret — un secreto muy bien guardado

3.

CPD

guard dog N — perro m guardián or de guarda

guard duty N — turno m de guardia

to be on guard duty — estar de guardia, hacer el turno de guardia

guard of honour N — (Brit) guardia f de honor

guard's van N — (Brit) (Rail) furgón m

- guard against

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I [gɑːrd, gɑːd]
transitive verb

a) ( watch over) \<\<building/vehicle/prisoner\>\> vigilar, custodiar; \<\<person/reputation\>\> proteger*; \<\<secret\>\> guardar

to guard something/somebody AGAINST something/somebody o FROM something — proteger* algo/a alguien de or contra alguien/algo

b) (AmE Sport) marcar*

Phrasal Verbs:

- guard against

II

noun

1)

a) c (sentry, soldier) guardia mf

the Guards — ( in UK) regimiento m de la Guardia Real

bank/security guard — guarda mf jurado/de seguridad

prison guard — (AmE) carcelero, -ra m,f, oficial mf de prisiones

b) ( squad) (no pl) guardia f

c) c ( Sport) ( in US football) defensa mf; ( in basketball) escolta mf

2) u ( surveillance) guardia f

to be on guard — estar* de guardia; (before n)

guard duty — guardia f, posta f (AmC)

3) u (in boxing, fencing) guardia f

to be on/off (one's) guard — estar* alerta or en guardia/estar* desprevenido

to lower o drop one's guard — bajar la guardia

4) c

a) ( fire guard) guardallama(s) m

b) ( on machinery) cubierta f (or dispositivo m etc) de seguridad

5) c (BrE Rail) jefe, -fa m,f de tren

English-spanish dictionary > guard
20 infalible

adj.

infallible.

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infalible

► adjetivo

1 infallible

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ADJ

1) [persona] infallible

2) [aparato, plan] foolproof

3) [puntería] unerring

4) (=inevitable) certain, sure

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adjetivo <persona/método> infallible; < puntería> unerring

* * *

= sure-fire [surefire], foolproof, infallible, watertight, unerring, fail-safe.

Ex. For example, asking where someone was born is not a sure-fire way of finding out what their accent is and may lead to erroneous assumptions.

Ex. Theoretically, encryption is foolproof but as security threats increase, smart card encryption will be necessary to help companies improve security systems.

Ex. Consultation of contemporary documents are more reliable, if not infallible.

Ex. Before multimedia producers can protect their rights against users and reap the benefits of their investment, they must ensure that their own licensing position is watertight because they cannot sue to protect rights they do not have.

Ex. The real challenge lies in the library profession's unerring commitment to the canon as the keystone of library and information service.

Ex. The technical safeguards available are not fail-safe.

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adjetivo <persona/método> infallible; < puntería> unerring

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= sure-fire [surefire], foolproof, infallible, watertight, unerring, fail-safe.

Ex: For example, asking where someone was born is not a sure-fire way of finding out what their accent is and may lead to erroneous assumptions.

Ex: Theoretically, encryption is foolproof but as security threats increase, smart card encryption will be necessary to help companies improve security systems.

Ex: Consultation of contemporary documents are more reliable, if not infallible.

Ex: Before multimedia producers can protect their rights against users and reap the benefits of their investment, they must ensure that their own licensing position is watertight because they cannot sue to protect rights they do not have.

Ex: The real challenge lies in the library profession's unerring commitment to the canon as the keystone of library and information service.

Ex: The technical safeguards available are not fail-safe.

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infalible

adjective

‹persona/método› infallible; ‹puntería› unerring

tiene un instinto infalible her instincts are infallible o unerring o never wrong

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infalible adjetivo ‹persona/método› infallible;
‹ puntería› unerring
infalible adjetivo infallible
' infalible' also found in these entries:
English:
foolproof
- infallible
- fool
- sure

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infalible adj

1. [método, persona] infallible;
[puntería] unerring
2. [inevitable] inevitable;

es infalible, siempre que la invito está ocupada it's the same every time without fail, whenever I invite her over she's busy

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infalible

adj infallible

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infalible adj

: infallible

♦ infaliblemente adv

Spanish-English dictionary > infalible

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