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to stop something touching or harming someone or something:

to tell someone that you cannot see them or do something for them, or to stop someone from doing something, until a later time:

to direct all your attention towards a particular thing:

to speak or write to a person or organization because you want him, her, or it to help you in some way:

to tell someone that you cannot see them or do something for them, or to stop someone from doing something, until a later time:

to make someone dislike something or someone, or to discourage someone from doing something:

to tell someone that you cannot see them or do something for them, or to stop someone from doing something, until a later time:

to tell someone that you cannot see them or do something for them, or to stop someone from doing something, until a later time:

to become interested in an activity or subject, or start being involved in an activity:

to become interested in an activity or subject, or start being involved in an activity: