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defend against scoring

[dɪˈfɛnd əˈɡɛnst ˈskɔrɪŋ]
verb phrase
defender contra a marcação de pontos
1. to take defensive actions in sports to prevent the opposing team from scoring points
The team needs to defend against scoring in the final minutes of the game.
O time precisa defender contra a marcação de pontos nos últimos minutos do jogo.
2. to implement strategies and tactics aimed at stopping opponents from achieving points or goals
Their defense was excellent at defending against scoring throughout the season.
Sua defesa foi excelente em defender contra a marcação de pontos durante toda a temporada.
Synonyms
prevent scoringstop the opposition from scoringdefend the goalplay defense
Antonyms
scoreattackoffensive play

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
defender contra a marcação de pontos
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese sports context
Portugal
defender contra a marcação de golos
Portuguese uses 'golos' instead of 'pontos' in football/soccer context
São Paulo
se defender da marcação
colloquial variation common in São Paulo region

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold the line
tighten up the defense
lock down the defense
keep the opposition at bay
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