- ˌfend sth ˈoff
- phrasal verb
to defend yourself against criticism or an attackHe tried to fend off accusations of corruption.[/ex]
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ˌfend sth ˈoff
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fend sth off — UK US fend sb/sth off Phrasal Verb with fend({{}}/fend/ verb ► to avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult: »The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid from a competitor … Financial and business terms
fend sb off — UK US fend sb/sth off Phrasal Verb with fend({{}}/fend/ verb ► to avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult: »The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid from a competitor … Financial and business terms
fend sb/sth off — UK US fend sb/sth off Phrasal Verb with fend({{}}/fend/ verb ► to avoid dealing with something that is unpleasant or difficult: »The publisher offered shareholders a special dividend to try to fend off a hostile takeover bid from a competitor … Financial and business terms
fend — [fend] v [Date: 1200 1300; Origin: defend] fend for yourself to look after yourself without needing help from other people ▪ The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away. fend off [fend sb/sth off] phr v 1.) to defend… … Dictionary of contemporary English
fend — verb fend for yourself to look after yourself without needing help from other people: The kids had to fend for themselves while their parents were away. fend sb/sth off phrasal verb (T) 1 to defend yourself against someone who is attacking you: A … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
stave something off — AVERT, prevent, avoid, counter, preclude, forestall, nip in the bud; ward off, fend off, head off, keep off, keep at bay. → stave * * * ˌstave sthˈoff derived (staved … Useful english dictionary
hold something off — RESIST, repel, repulse, rebuff, parry, deflect, fend off, stave off, ward off, keep at bay. → hold * * * ˌhold sb/sthˈoff derived to stop sb/sth defeating you • She held off all the last minute challengers and won the race in a new record time.… … Useful english dictionary
ward something off — 1 she warded off the blow: PARRY, avert, deflect, block; evade, avoid, dodge. 2 garlic is worn to ward off evil spirits: REBUFF, avert, keep at bay … Useful english dictionary
ar-1*, themat. (a)re-, heavy basis arǝ-, rē- and i-basis (a)rī̆ -, rēi- — ar 1*, themat. (a)re , heavy basis arǝ , rē and i basis (a)rī̆ , rēi English meaning: to move, pass Deutsche Übersetzung: “fũgen, passen” Note: Root ar 1*, themat. (a)re , heavy basis arǝ , rē and i Basis (a)rī̆ , rēi : “to move … Proto-Indo-European etymological dictionary
Spawn (biology) — The spawn (eggs) of a clownfish. The black spots are the eyes developing. Spawn refers to the eggs and sperm released or deposited, usually into water, by aquatic animals. As a verb, spawn refers to the process of releasing the eggs and sperm,… … Wikipedia
