verb🔗ShareTo keep in safety, to watch over, to guard."The security guard is warding off potential intruders. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo defend, to protect."The security guard was warding off anyone without a visitor's pass. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches; -- usually followed by off."She was warding off the mosquitos with a wave of her hand. "actionwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be vigilant; to keep guard."The security guard spent the night warding off potential intruders. "actionmilitarypoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act on the defensive with a weapon."The knight stood his ground, warding off the attacker's blows with his shield. "weaponmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of one who wards."The security guard's constant warding of the entrance prevented unauthorized access to the building. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading