For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given or underlined in the sentence. The great warrior, Baji-Prabhu, held the enemy at bay but was killed in the end.

• A. launched a counter attack after initial success
• B. made the enemy to run away
• C. did not allow the enemy to attack his position
• D. prevented the enemy from coming too near
• E. retreated initially but launched a heavy attack afterwards

Answer: (D)