ward off
US /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/
UK /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/
1.
alejar, evitar, protegerse de
prevent someone or something unpleasant from harming or coming close to one
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She carried an umbrella to ward off the sun.
Llevaba un paraguas para protegerse del sol.
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He tried to ward off the attackers with a stick.
Intentó alejar a los atacantes con un palo.