Meaning of the word "beat off" in English

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beat off

US /biːt ɔːf/
UK /biːt ɔːf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to masturbate (vulgar slang)

Example:
He was caught beating off in the bathroom.
Some people use pornography to beat off.
2.

to repel an attack or an attacker

Example:
The defenders managed to beat off the enemy assault.
She used a stick to beat off the aggressive dog.
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