Ward off Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɔɹd/ /ˈɔf
WAWRD-awf
wˈɔːd/ /ˈɒf
WAWD-of
Definição
To prevent something bad from happening or to keep something or someone harmful away from you.
Uso & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often with threats, dangers, or illnesses. Common with objects ('garlic to ward off vampires') or abstract dangers ('ward off bad luck'). Not used for physical fighting directly; more for prevention or protection.
Spanish: ahuyentar - evitarPortuguese (BR): afastar - prevenirPortuguese (PT): afastar - prevenirChinese (Simplified): 避开 - 抵御Chinese (Traditional): 避開 - 抵禦Hindi: दूर रखना - बचानाArabic: يصد - يتجنبBengali: প্রতিরোধ করা - দূরে রাখাRussian: отгонять - предотвращатьJapanese: 防ぐ - 追い払うVietnamese: xua đuổi - ngăn chặnKorean: 막다 - 물리치다Turkish: uzak tutmak - önlemekUrdu: دور رکھنا - بچاناIndonesian: menangkal - mengusir
Frases de Exemplo
She drank orange juice to ward off a cold.
basic
He carries an umbrella to ward off the rain.
basic
This cream helps ward off mosquitoes.
basic
Some people hang mirrors by the door to ward off bad luck.
natural
I try to eat healthy to ward off illness.
natural
They put garlic around the house to ward off vampires in stories.
natural