bar temporarily; from school, office, etc.

[ Syn: suspend ]

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; Lets avoid a confrontation; head off a confrontation; avert a strike

[ Syn: forefend , forfend , obviate , deflect , avert , head off , stave off , fend off , avoid , ward off ]

prevent from entering; keep out; He was barred from membership in the club

[ Syn: bar , exclude ]