ward off

phrasal verb

warded off; warding off; wards off

: to avoid being hit by (something)

ward off a blow

—often used figuratively

I tried different remedies to ward off a cold.

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Set in 2024, the series follows a team of analysts buried in the heart of British spy agency GCHQ, secretly working to ward off a series of cyber attacks on the UK in the run-up to a general election. —

Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 Discussing Peters’ return, Schaeffer gave the actor credit for adding both emotional and physical nuance to the character, describing an animal skull totem Bohner carries to ward off black magic that Peters created on set. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024 Having a routine around sunset can also ward off anxiety, and give you a sense of purpose. —

Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024 In the meantime, European manufacturers sought to ward off the threat of Chinese competitors by linking up on supply agreements. —

Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ward off