What does the phrasal verb "fend off" mean?

• Fend off (phrasal verb)
English Meaning: To defend yourself successfully against an attack, criticism, or some other unwanted thing:
Bangla Meaning: আত্মরক্ষার্থে প্রতিরোধ গড়ে তোলা।

• Examples:
- He’s an international celebrity with a staff to help fend off reporters.
- The Social Democrat government fended off a challenge by the opposition to win re-election.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.