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(verb) keep off
refrain from certain foods or beverages
I keep off drugs; During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day
(verb) forefend, forfend, fend off, stave off, avert, obviate, debar, deflect, ward off, head off
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Let's avoid a confrontation; head off a confrontation; avert a strike
(verb) void, annul, invalidate, nullify, quash
declare invalid
The contract was annulled; void a plea