aizstāvēt Englisch:

She went to karate lessons to learn how to defend herself in case of an assault.

We have to defend the country against our enemies.

I had to defend my decision

The army was sent in to defend the country against enemy attack. [often reflexive] She tried to defend herself with a knife. He has hired two lawyers to defend him in court.

Every mother tries to protect her children.

We changed all the names to protect the privacy of our patients.

We have to protect our country.