keep someone/something at bay
US /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
UK /kiːp ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ æt beɪ/
1.
in Schach halten, fernhalten
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.
Die Sicherheitskräfte schafften es, die Menge in Schach zu halten.
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She took medication to keep her allergies at bay.
Sie nahm Medikamente, um ihre Allergien in Schach zu halten.