1. to protect or safeguard valuable possessions, property, or financial resources from loss, damage, or illegal acquisition
The company hired security experts to defend assets from cyber attacks.
A empresa contratou especialistas em segurança para defender ativos contra ataques cibernéticos.
2. in legal context, to protect one's ownership rights or interests in property during disputes or litigation
The homeowner had to defend assets during the divorce proceedings.
O proprietário teve de defender ativos durante os procedimentos de divórcio.
3. to maintain or preserve the value and integrity of investments or resources
Financial advisors help clients defend assets against inflation.
Consultores financeiros ajudam clientes a defender ativos contra inflação.