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 remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
to punish someone severely
to stop being loyal or trustworthy
a trait or quality common among family members
a brief encounter or experience with a famous person
taking advantage of a current trend or success
