To let someone or something come in; to admit someone or something in.
To associate with.
To divulge one's inner thoughts to (someone), making oneself emotionally vulnerable to them; to open up to (someone).
To reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
To ward off (a malignant influence, attack etc.).
To drive back (an assailant, advancing force etc.).
To cause repulsion or dislike in; to disgust.
To save (a shot).
To force away by means of a repulsive force.