to defend against something or someone
защищаться от чего-либо или кого-либо (zashchishchatsya ot chego-libo ili kogo-libo)
"They installed lights to fend off raccoons in the yard."
"Они установили огни, чтобы отпугнуть енотов во дворе." (oni ustanovili ogni chtoby otpugnut enotov vo dvore)
to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest
to make use of a resource or ability
to flatter someone to gain favor
to tell someone angrily what you think
Using one’s position or power for personal financial gain.
the time for something or someone has ended
