cover for

US /ˈkʌvər fɔːr/
UK /ˈkʌvər fɔːr/
"cover for" picture
1.

substituir, cobrir

to do someone's work or duties while they are absent

:
Can you cover for me while I'm on vacation next week?
Você pode me substituir enquanto estou de férias na próxima semana?
She asked her colleague to cover for her during her sick leave.
Ela pediu ao colega para cobrir o trabalho dela durante a licença médica.
2.

encobrir, proteger

to make excuses or provide an alibi for someone, especially to protect them from blame or punishment

:
He asked his friend to cover for him when he skipped class.
Ele pediu ao amigo para encobri-lo quando ele faltou à aula.
Don't try to cover for his mistakes; he needs to take responsibility.
Não tente encobrir os erros dele; ele precisa assumir a responsabilidade.