keep someone/something at bay

US /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
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إبقاء شخص/شيء بعيدًا, إبقاء شخص/شيء تحت السيطرة

to prevent someone or something from coming too close or causing problems

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The security guards managed to keep the crowd at bay.
تمكن حراس الأمن من إبقاء الحشد بعيدًا.
She took medication to keep her allergies at bay.
تناولت دواءً لـإبقاء حساسيتها تحت السيطرة.