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varied (verb)

  • 1 varied

    1. a различный, разный; разнообразный
    2. a меняющийся

    varied scenery — меняющаяся декорация; меняющийся ландшафт

    3. a пёстрый
    4. a неровный
    5. a пересечённый
    Синонимический ряд:
    1. miscellaneous (adj.) assorted; chowchow; conglomerate; different; diverse; diversified; heterogeneous; indiscriminate; miscellaneous; mixed; motley; multifarious; promiscuous; sundry; unassorted; unsorted; variegated; various
    2. turned (verb) altered; changed; modified; mutated; turned
    3. varied (verb) differed; disagreed; discorded; dissented; divided; varied
    4. went (verb) extended; ran; ran/run; ranged; went; went/gone

    English-Russian base dictionary > varied

  • 2 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) sprede; sprede sig
    * * *
    verb (to make or become varied or different.) sprede; sprede sig

    English-Danish dictionary > diversify

  • 3 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) diversificar
    tr[daɪ'vɜːsɪfaɪ]
    1 diversificar
    1 diversificarse
    diversify [daɪ'vərsə.faɪ, də-] vt, - fied ; - fying : diversificar, variar
    v.
    • diversificar v.
    də'vɜːrsəfaɪ, daɪ'vɜːsɪfaɪ
    1.
    -fies, -fying, -fied transitive verb diversificar*

    2.
    vi ( Busn) diversificarse*

    to diversify into something: they diversified into sportswear — diversificaron su producción introduciéndose en el mercado de ropa de deporte

    [daɪ'vɜːsɪfaɪ]
    1.
    VT (gen) (also Comm) diversificar
    2.
    VI (Comm) diversificarse, ampliar el campo de acción
    * * *
    [də'vɜːrsəfaɪ, daɪ'vɜːsɪfaɪ]
    1.
    -fies, -fying, -fied transitive verb diversificar*

    2.
    vi ( Busn) diversificarse*

    to diversify into something: they diversified into sportswear — diversificaron su producción introduciéndose en el mercado de ropa de deporte

    English-spanish dictionary > diversify

  • 4 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) skape variasjon i
    verb \/daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ\/
    1) gjøre ulik
    2) gi avveksling til, gjøre avvekslende, gjøre broket, variere
    3) ( handel) spre, diversifisere

    English-Norwegian dictionary > diversify

  • 5 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) popestriti
    * * *
    [daivɜ:sifai, divɜ:sifai]
    transitive verb
    predrugačiti, spremeniti, spreminjati; menja(va)ti; American vlagati (kapital) v različna podjetja

    English-Slovenian dictionary > diversify

  • 6 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) auka fjölbreytni

    English-Icelandic dictionary > diversify

  • 7 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) diversificar
    * * *
    di.ver.si.fy
    [daiv'ə:sifai; div'ə:sifai] vt diversificar, tornar diferente, fazer variar, variar, variegar.

    English-Portuguese dictionary > diversify

  • 8 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) dažādot
    * * *
    ieviest dažādību, dažādot, variēt; ieguldīt dažādos uzņēmumos

    English-Latvian dictionary > diversify

  • 9 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) įvairinti, įvairėti

    English-Lithuanian dictionary > diversify

  • 10 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) obměňovat
    * * *
    • rozvětvit
    • diverzifikovat

    English-Czech dictionary > diversify

  • 11 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) obmeniť
    * * *
    • vymanit sa
    • spestrit
    • striedat
    • dat rozmanitost
    • rozdelit
    • oživit
    • odlíšit sa
    • obmenit
    • obmenovat

    English-Slovak dictionary > diversify

  • 12 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) a (se) diversifica

    English-Romanian dictionary > diversify

  • 13 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) διαφοροποιώ

    English-Greek dictionary > diversify

  • 14 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) (se) diversifier

    English-French dictionary > diversify

  • 15 diversify

    verb (to make or become varied or different.) diversificar(-se)

    English-Portuguese (Brazil) dictionary > diversify

  • 16 vary

    'veəri
    1. verb
    (to make, be or become different: These apples vary in size from small to medium.) variar

    2. noun
    (something that varies, eg in quantity, value, effect etc: Have you taken all the variables into account in your calculations?) variable
    - variability
    - variation
    - varied
    vary vb variar
    tr['veərɪ]
    1 variar
    1 variar de
    \
    SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL
    to vary between... and... oscilar entre... y...
    vary ['vɛri] v, varied ; varying vt
    : variar, diversificar
    vary vi
    1) change: variar, cambiar
    2) deviate: desviarse
    v.
    • alternar v.
    • cambiar (Variar) v.
    • demudar v.
    • variar v.
    'veri, 'veəri
    1.
    varies, varying, varied intransitive verb
    a) (change, fluctuate) variar*

    the temperature varies between 50° and 57° — la temperatura oscila entre 50° y 57°

    when do you finish work? - it varies — ¿cuándo sales del trabajo? - depende

    b) ( differ) \<\<accounts/standards/prices\>\> variar*
    c) ( diverge)

    to vary FROM something — desviarse* or apartarse de algo

    d) varying pres p <amounts/conditions> variable

    2.
    vt \<\<routine\>\> variar*, cambiar; \<\<diet\>\> dar* variedad a
    ['vɛǝrɪ]
    1. VT
    1) (=make variable) [+ routine, diet] variar
    2) (=change) [+ temperature, speed] cambiar, modificar
    2. VI
    1) (=differ) [amounts, sizes, conditions] variar

    to vary according to sth — variar según or dependiendo de algo

    it varies — depende, según

    2) (=be at odds)
    3) (=change, fluctuate) [weight, temperature, number] oscilar
    * * *
    ['veri, 'veəri]
    1.
    varies, varying, varied intransitive verb
    a) (change, fluctuate) variar*

    the temperature varies between 50° and 57° — la temperatura oscila entre 50° y 57°

    when do you finish work? - it varies — ¿cuándo sales del trabajo? - depende

    b) ( differ) \<\<accounts/standards/prices\>\> variar*
    c) ( diverge)

    to vary FROM something — desviarse* or apartarse de algo

    d) varying pres p <amounts/conditions> variable

    2.
    vt \<\<routine\>\> variar*, cambiar; \<\<diet\>\> dar* variedad a

    English-spanish dictionary > vary

  • 17 variado

    adj.
    varied, mixed, assorted, diverse.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: variar.
    * * *
    1→ link=variar variar
    1 varied, mixed
    2 (galletas, helados) assorted
    * * *
    (f. - variada)
    adj.
    diverse, mixed, varied
    * * *
    ADJ (gen) varied; (=diverso) mixed; (=surtido) assorted; [superficie, color] variegated
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) <programa/vida/trabajo> varied
    b) ( diverso)

    aperitivos/postres variados — choice of aperitifs/desserts

    * * *
    = assorted, comprehensive, multifarious, varied, broadly based, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted [multi-faceted], wide-ranging [wide ranging], far-ranging, diversified, many-faceted, multidimensional [multi-dimensional].
    Ex. Also available are other assorted data bases, including ACCOUNTANTS (index), SPORT (printed equivalent is Sport and Recreation Index), and WPI (World Patents Index covering the patent specifications issued by patent offices in major industrial nations).
    Ex. One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.
    Ex. In the case of the book, it is the interplay of such multifarious trends that will determine its destiny.
    Ex. In contrast, the choice of a subject heading or notation presents many varied problems of interpretation.
    Ex. Library schools are offering broadly based courses with increasing emphasis on technology and information systems, but practising librarians still need the traditional skills.
    Ex. Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.
    Ex. Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.
    Ex. The contents of this handbook are comprehensive and wide-ranging.
    Ex. Florida's libraries provide substantial, far-ranging, and varied economic benefits.
    Ex. This is the way ahead for public services, based as they are on both social equity and diversified need.
    Ex. The solutions to educational problems will be necessarily complex and many-faceted.
    Ex. The attraction of such displays is that the multidimensional relationships between subjects may be shown since any one subject can be displayed in juxtaposition with several others.
    ----
    * en variadas ocasiones = on several occasions.
    * posibilidades muy variadas = rich possibilities.
    * una variada gama de = a whole gamut of.
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) <programa/vida/trabajo> varied
    b) ( diverso)

    aperitivos/postres variados — choice of aperitifs/desserts

    * * *
    = assorted, comprehensive, multifarious, varied, broadly based, kaleidoscopic, multifaceted [multi-faceted], wide-ranging [wide ranging], far-ranging, diversified, many-faceted, multidimensional [multi-dimensional].

    Ex: Also available are other assorted data bases, including ACCOUNTANTS (index), SPORT (printed equivalent is Sport and Recreation Index), and WPI (World Patents Index covering the patent specifications issued by patent offices in major industrial nations).

    Ex: One of the factors to consider in the selection of a data base is whether the data base is comprehensive or not.
    Ex: In the case of the book, it is the interplay of such multifarious trends that will determine its destiny.
    Ex: In contrast, the choice of a subject heading or notation presents many varied problems of interpretation.
    Ex: Library schools are offering broadly based courses with increasing emphasis on technology and information systems, but practising librarians still need the traditional skills.
    Ex: Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.
    Ex: Recruitment of children's librarians is a kaleidoscopic issue involving multifaceted attempts to address a broad spectrum of problems.
    Ex: The contents of this handbook are comprehensive and wide-ranging.
    Ex: Florida's libraries provide substantial, far-ranging, and varied economic benefits.
    Ex: This is the way ahead for public services, based as they are on both social equity and diversified need.
    Ex: The solutions to educational problems will be necessarily complex and many-faceted.
    Ex: The attraction of such displays is that the multidimensional relationships between subjects may be shown since any one subject can be displayed in juxtaposition with several others.
    * en variadas ocasiones = on several occasions.
    * posibilidades muy variadas = rich possibilities.
    * una variada gama de = a whole gamut of.

    * * *
    variado -da
    1 ‹programa/repertorio› varied; ‹vida/trabajo› varied
    2
    (diverso): ropa de colores variados clothes in a variety of o in various colors
    [ S ] aperitivos/postres variados choice of aperitifs/desserts
    hubo reacciones variadas ante el atentado reactions to the attack were varied, there were diverse o varying reactions to the attack
    * * *

     

    Del verbo variar: ( conjugate variar)

    variado es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    variado    
    variar
    variado
    ◊ -da adjetivo

    a) ‹programa/vida/trabajo› varied

    b) ( diverso):


    variar ( conjugate variar) verbo intransitivo [precio/temperatura] to vary;
    ◊ las temperaturas varían entre 20°C y 25°C temperatures range o vary between 20°C and 25°C;

    para variado (iró) (just) for a change (iro)
    verbo transitivo
    1 ( hacer variado) ‹ menú› to vary;
    ‹ producción› to vary, diversify
    2 ( cambiar) ‹decoración/rumbo› to change, alter
    variado,-a adj (que tiene variedad) varied
    (surtido) assorted
    variar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to vary, change
    para variar, just for a change
    irón llegará tarde, para variar, he'll be late, as usual
    podríamos ver una película, para variar, we could see a movie, just for a change
    ' variado' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    amplia
    - amplio
    - diversa
    - diverso
    - surtida
    - surtido
    - variada
    - variar
    - vario
    English:
    assorted
    - misc.
    - miscellaneous
    - mixed
    - motley
    - varied
    - Catholic
    - wide
    * * *
    variado, -a adj
    1. [diverso] varied;
    fue un día muy variado it was a very varied day
    2. [galletas, bombones] assorted
    * * *
    adj varied
    * * *
    variado, -da adj
    : varied, diverse
    * * *
    variado adj varied

    Spanish-English dictionary > variado

  • 18 diversifier

    diversifier [divεʀsifje]
    ➭ TABLE 7
    1. transitive verb
    [+ méthodes, exercices] to vary ; [+ activités, production] to diversify
    2. reflexive verb
    ► se diversifier [entreprise] to diversify ; [activités] to be diversified ; [clientèle, public] to become more diverse
    * * *
    divɛʀsifje
    1.
    verbe transitif ( varier) to vary [occupations, lectures]; to widen the range of [produits, activités]; to widen [clientèle]; to diversify [investissements]

    2.
    se diversifier verbe pronominal [entreprise] to diversify; [produits, activités] to be diversified
    * * *
    divɛʀsifje vt
    * * *
    diversifier verb table: plier
    A vtr
    1 ( varier) [personne] to vary [occupations, méthodes, lectures, intérêts]; [entreprise] to widen the range of, to diversify [produits, activités, services]; to widen [clientèle]; [personne, entreprise] to diversify [investissements]; des méthodes diversifiées varied methods; des produits diversifiés a wide range of products;
    2 Assur to spread [risques].
    B se diversifier vpr [entreprise] to diversify; [produits, activités] to be diversified.
    [divɛrsifje] verbe transitif
    1. [production, tâches] to diversify
    dans sa deuxième période, l'artiste diversifie sa palette in his second period, the artist uses a greater variety of colours
    ————————
    se diversifier verbe pronominal intransitif
    [entreprise, économie, centres d'intérêt] to diversify

    Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > diversifier

  • 19 diversify

    1. transitive verb
    abwechslungsreich[er] gestalten
    2. intransitive verb
    (Commerc.) diversifieren
    * * *
    verb (to make or become varied or different.) verändern
    * * *
    di·ver·si·fy
    <- ie->
    [daɪˈvɜ:sɪfaɪ, AM dɪˈvɜ:r-]
    I. vi
    1. (become varied) vielfältiger werden
    to \diversify into new markets sich akk in neue Märkte ausdehnen
    2. (expand activities)
    ▪ to \diversify into sth sich auf etw akk umstellen
    II. vt
    ▪ to \diversify sth etw umfangreicher machen
    to \diversify a programme ein Programm erweitern; ECON etw diversifizieren fachspr
    * * *
    [daI'vɜːsIfaɪ]
    1. vt
    abwechslungsreich( er) gestalten; interests breit(er) fächern; business etc diversifizieren
    2. vi (COMM)
    diversifizieren
    * * *
    diversify [-faı]
    A v/t
    1. verschieden(artig) gestalten
    2. abwechslungsreich gestalten:
    diversify products WIRTSCH das Produktionsprogramm erweitern
    3. ein Risiko verteilen
    4. WIRTSCH Kapital verteilt anlegen
    5. WIRTSCH ein Unternehmen diversifizieren, auf neue Produktions- oder Produktbereiche umstellen
    B v/i WIRTSCH sich auf neue Produktions- oder Produktbereiche umstellen
    * * *
    1. transitive verb
    abwechslungsreich[er] gestalten
    2. intransitive verb
    (Commerc.) diversifieren
    * * *
    v.
    verändern v.

    English-german dictionary > diversify

  • 20 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).
    * * *
    Conjugation model [ ENTENDER], like link=entender entender
    1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)
    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
    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?
    \
    defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    1.
    VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defend

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

    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:
    * * *
    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)
    * * *
    = 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.
    * * *
    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)
    * * *
    = 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.

    * * *
    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)
    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)
    * * *

     

    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);


    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
    * * *
    ♦ 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;
    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
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 defend (de against)
    2 en fútbol mark
    II v/i en fútbol mark
    * * *
    defender {56} vt
    : to defend, to protect
    * * *
    1. (en general) to defend
    2. (proteger) to protect

    Spanish-English dictionary > defender

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