1 to support (a person's action): His family upholds (him in) his present action.
az: dəstəkləmək
ru: поддерживать
2 to confirm (eg a claim, legal judgement etc): The decision of the judge was upheld by the court.
az: təsdiqləmək
ru: утверждать
3 to maintain (eg a custom): The old traditions are still upheld in this village.
az: qorunub saxlanmaq
ru: поддерживаться