How to Pronounce "ward off"
expression
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
WAWRD-awf
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
WAWD-of
Definition
To prevent something bad from happening or to keep something or someone harmful away from you.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
British English
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWRD-awf
UK
WAWD-of
Listen in Context
She drank orange juice to ward off a cold.
He carries an umbrella to ward off the rain.
This cream helps ward off mosquitoes.
Some people hang mirrors by the door to ward off bad luck.