to defend a position

  • 1position — [ pozisjɔ̃ ] n. f. • 1265; lat. positio, de ponere « poser » I ♦ 1 ♦ Manière dont une chose, une personne est posée, placée, située; lieu où elle est placée. ⇒ disposition, emplacement. Position horizontale, verticale, inclinée (⇒ inclinaison) .… …

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  • 2defend */*/*/ — UK [dɪˈfend] / US verb Word forms defend : present tense I/you/we/they defend he/she/it defends present participle defending past tense defended past participle defended 1) [transitive] to protect someone or something from attack Thousands of… …

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  • 3defend — de|fend [ dı fend ] verb *** ▸ 1 protect from attack ▸ 2 speak to support someone/something ▸ 3 prevent something from failing ▸ 4 in law ▸ 5 try to win again ▸ 6 in sports 1. ) transitive to protect someone or something from attack: Thousands of …

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  • 4defend — verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French defendre, from Latin defendere, from de + fendere to strike; akin to Old English gūth battle, war, Greek theinein to strike Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. a. to drive danger or attack away… …

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  • 5position — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 place ADJECTIVE ▪ correct, exact ▪ central ▪ geographical ▪ relative ▪ military …

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  • 6defend — defendable, adj. defender, n. /di fend /, v.t. 1. to ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury (usually fol. by from or against): The sentry defended the gate against sudden attack. 2. to maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold:… …

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  • 7defend — verb 1 protect against attack ADVERB ▪ adequately, effectively, properly (esp. BrE), successfully ▪ Computer users need to ensure their systems are properly defended. ▪ She successfully defended herself against an attack from someone larg …

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  • 8Campaign to Defend Siping — Infobox Military Conflict conflict=Campaign to Defend Siping partof=the Chinese Civil War place=Siping (city), Jilin, China date=April 17, 1946 May 19, 1946 result=stalemate, Nationalist took Siping but not Changchun combatant1= combatant2=… …

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  • 9Grappling position — Two wrestlers in a clinch, using over and underhooks A grappling position refers to the positioning and holds of combatants engaged in grappling. Combatants are said to be in a neutral position if neithe …

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  • 10La Position de Philidor — René Victor Pilhes René Victor Pilhes René Victor Pilhes en 1985. Activité(s) Romancier Naissance …

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