at bay

English - Turkish

Definition of at bay in English Turkish dictionary: (deyim) at bay ( genellikle keep/hold someone/sth. ...) kendinden uzakta tutmak,yanindan uzaklastirmak; (Fiili Deyim ) kaçış yolu kalmamış , kıstırılmış
be at bay: köşeye sıkışmak
be at bay: çıkmaza girmek
be at bay: köpeklerce kıstırılmak
be at bay: çok zor bir durumda olmak

English - English

Definition of at bay in English English dictionary: Unable to come closer; at a distance
These two books of sacred, and secular, passages for memory—will serve other good purposes besides merely occupying vacant hours: they will help to keep at bay many anxious thoughts, worrying thoughts, uncharitable thoughts, unholy thoughts.; Cornered; unable to flee
Instead of mounted riders following a pack of hounds, it is envisaged that just two dogs will be used to locate a stag and hold it at bay.; deadlocked, in a position that one cannot act; in distress, in trouble; forced to turn and face attackers; "a stag at bay"; "she had me cornered between the porch and her car"; "like a trapped animal"