zalagati

1. (zalagati se za + acc.) to advocate; to stand for; to champion
   Ova stranka se zalaže za niže poreze. — This party advocates lower taxes.
   Oduvek se zalagala za prava žena. — She has always stood up for women's rights.
2. (zalagati se za someone) to intercede for; to advocate for
   Direktor se lično zalagao za njega kod ministra. — The director personally interceded for him with the minister.
3. (zalagati se) to make an effort; to give one's all
   On se mnogo zalaže na treninzima. — He really gives it his all at practice.
4. to pawn
   Zalagala je zlato da bi platila račune. — She was pawning her gold to pay the bills.
5. (of a stove, fire) to stoke; to feed a fire
   Deda svako jutro zalaže peć drvima. — Grandpa stokes the stove with wood every morning.

Most often used reflexively: zalagati se za + accusative.