cover for
US /ˈkʌvər fɔːr/
UK /ˈkʌvər fɔːr/
1.
menggantikan, menjaga
to do someone's work or duties while they are absent
:
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Can you cover for me while I'm on vacation next week?
Bolehkah awak menggantikan saya semasa saya bercuti minggu depan?
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She asked her colleague to cover for her during her sick leave.
Dia meminta rakan sekerjanya untuk menggantikannya semasa cuti sakitnya.
2.
melindungi, menutupi
to make excuses or provide an alibi for someone, especially to protect them from blame or punishment
:
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He asked his friend to cover for him when he skipped class.
Dia meminta rakannya untuk melindunginya apabila dia ponteng kelas.
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Don't try to cover for his mistakes; he needs to take responsibility.
Jangan cuba melindungi kesalahannya; dia perlu bertanggungjawab.