uphold
US /ʌpˈhoʊld/
UK /ʌpˈhoʊld/
1.
defender, manter, sustentar
to maintain or support in the face of opposition
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The court decided to uphold the previous ruling.
O tribunal decidiu manter a decisão anterior.
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It is our duty to uphold justice and fairness.
É nosso dever defender a justiça e a equidade.
2.
sustentar, manter elevado, erguer
to keep something at an elevated level or position
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The pillars uphold the weight of the bridge.
Os pilares sustentam o peso da ponte.
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She managed to uphold her head despite the criticism.
Ela conseguiu manter a cabeça erguida apesar das críticas.