Question 1

What does "fend off" mean?

Accepted Answer

To defend yourself against a physical attack by blocking or pushing away an attacker.

Question 2

How do you use "fend off" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She used her bag to fend off the attacker until help arrived.

Question 3

Is "fend off" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"fend off" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used in both physical and figurative contexts. Very common in journalism for sports, politics, and business (e.g., 'fend off a takeover bid', 'fend off questions'). The object is usually placed after 'off' or between the two parts.

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