ally
US /ˈæl.aɪ/
UK /ˈæl.aɪ/
1.
sekutu
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
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During the war, several nations formed an ally against the common enemy.
Semasa perang, beberapa negara membentuk sekutu menentang musuh bersama.
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The United States has long been a strong ally of many European countries.
Amerika Syarikat telah lama menjadi sekutu yang kuat kepada banyak negara Eropah.
2.
sekutu, penyokong
a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort or struggle
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She found a strong ally in her fight for social justice.
Dia menemui sekutu yang kuat dalam perjuangannya untuk keadilan sosial.
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He became an important ally for the environmental movement.
Dia menjadi sekutu penting bagi gerakan alam sekitar.
1.
bersekutu, bergabung
to combine or unite with another for a common purpose
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The two companies decided to ally to develop a new product.
Kedua-dua syarikat memutuskan untuk bersekutu untuk membangunkan produk baru.
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He tried to ally himself with the most powerful faction.
Dia cuba bersekutu dengan puak yang paling berkuasa.