To avoid the undesirable consequences of; prevent.
To start out.
To intercept.
To turn away from the wind.
To begin moving away.
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
To object to.
To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.
To present or set up in opposition; to pose.