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I . fend [fend] VB intr

to fend for oneself

virar-se sozinho

II . fend [fend] VB trans

to fend sb/sth off

rechaçar alguém/a. c.

to fend off a question

rebater uma pergunta

Usage examples with fend

to fend for oneself

virar-se sozinho

to fend off a question

rebater uma pergunta

to fend sb/sth off

rechaçar alguém/a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

To fend off annexation, a petitioning effort was begun to incorporate the area into a new city. en.wikipedia.org

The great majority of nidicolous animals are altricial, in that an animal born helpless, blind, without feathers, etc. simply is unable to fend for itself. en.wikipedia.org

Early on in their working relationship, she had fended off his romantic advances, but has come to regret it. en.wikipedia.org

He incarcerated all the male members of the ruling family, leaving the ladies to fend for themselves. en.wikipedia.org

After this time, they continue to cluster around and hide behind the male, until they are large enough to fend for themselves. en.wikipedia.org

When they hatch, the fry remain near the nest for a few days, then leave to feed and fend for themselves. en.wikipedia.org

Unable to understand or counter the sickness they often fled, leaving the sick with some food and water to fend for themselves. en.wikipedia.org

Many villages lost both power and water, leaving survivors unable to fend for themselves. en.wikipedia.org

They are protective of their host and will fend off other bats while feeding. en.wikipedia.org

I needed to go out there and be a proper artist and fend for myself, by myself, and do things my way. en.wikipedia.org

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