Fend | Mean of fend in English Dictionary

/ˈfɛnd/

• Verb
• to do things without help
1. They had to fend for themselves while their mother was away.
2. He's been fending for himself since his wife died.
• to defend yourself against (someone or something)
1. They succeeded in fending off the attack/attackers.
2. They have had to fend off allegations of voter fraud.