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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1.

op afstand houden, in bedwang houden

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

:
The security guards managed to keep the crowd at bay.
De bewakers slaagden erin de menigte op afstand te houden.
She took medication to keep her allergies at bay.
Ze nam medicatie om haar allergieën onder controle te houden.