To turn something away; to ward off.
From fend + away.
turn tail
To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for running awa…
turn on one's heel
To suddenly turn away from someone or something in order to depart rap…
look the other way
To ignore something wrong; to turn a blind eye to something; to conniv…
assume the position
To turn away, with one's hands in a visible and unmovable position, so…
turn in
To submit something; to give.
turn against
To rebel or oppose to something formerly supported.