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fend off

fend off
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. rechazar (attack)
The soldiers fended off the attack on the flank.Los soldados rechazaron el ataque contra el flanco.
b. desviar (blow)
Hernandez fended off the right hook and landed an uppercut.Hernandez desvió el gancho derecho y le atestó un uppercut.
a. eludir
The mayor fended of the question and promptly ended the press conference.El alcalde eludió la pregunta y terminó la rueda de prensa inmediatamente.
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