ward off

prevenir, evitar

Evitar que algo dañino o desagradable ocurra o te afecte.

En inglés sencillo: To prevent something harmful or unpleasant from happening or affecting you.

• Warm clothes help ward off the cold.
• They lit fires to ward off wild animals.
• Can these measures ward off another crisis?

Cómo se usa: ward off something (Regular exercise can help ward off illness.)

Sinónimos: prevent, avert, keep away

Expresiones frecuentes: ward off illness, ward off danger, ward off evil spirits

parar, desviar

Impedir que un golpe o ataque te alcance, normalmente usando los brazos o un arma.

En inglés sencillo: To stop a blow or attack from hitting you, often using your arms or a weapon.

• He tried to ward off the punch.
• She warded off the sword with her shield.
• Raise your arms to ward off blows.

Cómo se usa: ward off something (She used a shield to ward off the blows.)

Sinónimos: block, deflect, parry

Expresiones frecuentes: ward off blows, ward off an attack

empujar al defensor

En lacrosse, apartar a un defensor empujándolo con la mano libre o el brazo que sostiene el palo.

En inglés sencillo: In lacrosse, to push a defender away with your free hand or the arm holding your stick.

• You cannot ward off with your free hand.
• The referee penalized him for warding off.
• She warded off while carrying the ball.

Expresiones frecuentes: ward off illegally, ward off a defender