ward off
US /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/
UK /wɔːrd ˈɔːf/
1.
menangkis, menghalang
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.
Dia membawa payung untuk menangkis matahari.
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He tried to ward off the attackers with a stick.
Dia cuba menangkis penyerang dengan sebatang kayu.