Fend Off (Verb)
Meaning
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The experts were able to fend off the potential disaster by identifying the issue early and taking swift action.
- The charity event aimed to raise awareness and funds to help fend off the spread of the disease in impoverished communities.
- By planning ahead, we can fend off some common household problems and avoid costly repairs.
- The team's efforts were successful in fending off the cyberattack and protecting the company's sensitive data.
- Early detection and treatment can help fend off some of the severe symptoms of the illness and improve quality of life.