give the go-ahead for something(пример: A major revamp of a Merseyside theatre is given the go-ahead after Arts Council England makes an award of £12.8m. (BBC News) Praline)
fend off(The 60-year-old contractor was killed trying to fend off a copper thief from his business. • To fend off bugs and infections, Dr. Wallach recommended using colloidal silver drops placed under the tongue ten minutes before meals. (coasttocoastam.com)ART Vancouver)