to defend against something or someone
defenderse de algo o de alguien (defenderse de algo o de alguien)
"They installed lights to fend off raccoons in the yard."
"Instalaron luces para ahuyentar a los mapaches en el patio." (instalaron luces para ahuyentar a los mapaches en el patio)
to postpone discussion of something
to feel sad or depressed
to gradually stop using or providing something
starting a new relationship soon after a breakup
to gradually become more confident
to be informed about something