To delay someone or something temporarily; to keep at bay.
To delay commencing (an action until some specified time or event has passed).
To save (a shot).
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 reject, put off (a request, demand etc.).
To force away by means of a repulsive force.