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.