at bay

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Adjective at bay has 1 sense

at bay, cornered, trapped, treed - forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal"
Antonym: free (indirect, via unfree)

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Term: at bay

Part of Speech: Idiom

Senses:

When something or someone is kept under control or held off.
When someone or something is trapped or unable to escape.

Usage:

Popular: The phrase "at bay" is commonly used to indicate keeping something or someone at a distance or under control.
Local: In the local context, "at bay" can refer to a specific situation or behavior that is being contained or restrained.

Sample Sentences:

The brave knight held the dragon at bay with his sword.
The security guard chased the thief and kept him at bay until the police arrived.
The company managed to keep their competitors at bay by constantly innovating.
The medication helps keep his allergies at bay.

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