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prevent the opposition from scoring

[prɪˈvɛnt ðə ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən frəm ˈskɔːrɪŋ]
verb phrase
impedir o time adversário de marcar
1. To take defensive action in sports to stop the opposing team from gaining points or goals
The goalkeeper's job is to prevent the opposition from scoring.
O trabalho do goleiro é impedir o time adversário de marcar.
2. To use defensive tactics to block, defend, or neutralize offensive plays by the opponent
A strong defense can prevent the opposition from scoring consistently.
Uma defesa forte pode impedir que o time adversário marque consistentemente.
NYC Slang
shut 'em down
Synonyms
stop the opposition from scoringblock scoring attemptsdefend against the oppositionkeep the opposition at bayshut out the opposition
Antonyms
allow the opposition to scoreenable scoringfacilitate the opposition's attack

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impedir o time adversário de marcar
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
impedir o time da frente de marcar
Common colloquial variation
São Paulo
impedir o adversário de marcar gols
Emphasis on goals specifically
Portugal
impedir o adversário de marcar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold the line
stand your ground
lock down the defense
keep a clean sheet
play tight defense
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