♦ to defeat /dɪˈfi:t/
v. t.1 sconfiggere; superare; battere; vincere: (calcio) We were defeated on penalties, siamo stati sconfitti ai rigori2 frustrare; vanificare; deludere: to defeat sb.’s plans, vanificare i progetti di q.3 annullare; respingere: The bill was defeated in the House of Commons, ai Comuni il disegno di legge è stato respinto
● to defeat one’s own ends, darsi la zappa sui piedi (fig.) □ to defeat the law, eludere la legge.