1. to actively fight against or take action to eliminate unfair treatment based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or other factors
Organizations are working to combat discrimination in the workplace.
As organizações estão trabalhando para combater a discriminação no local de trabalho.
2. to implement policies, laws, or programs designed to prevent or reduce discriminatory practices
The government enacted new legislation to combat discrimination.
O governo sancionou uma nova legislação para combater a discriminação.