Minor Construction-Building Repair and Alterations General Almost all minor construction, building repair and alteration are handled through the Physical Plant Department. Since the University requires that any physical changes to buildings be approved by the Director of Physical Plant, it is necessary for Physical Plant personnel to perform the actual work or, if funds are available, to be contracted to commercial companies and supervise the work in progress.
Synonyms for defend. verb protect. 1  preserve star. 2  contend star. 3  hold star. 4  secure star. 5  uphold star. 6  prevent star. 7  fight star.
Definition of defense. 1  1a : the act or action of defending (see defend) the defense of our country speak out in defense of justice quickly jumped to her friend's defenseb law : the denial, answer, or plea (see plea 2b) of one against whom a criminal or civil action is brought : a defendant 's denial, answer, or plea.