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

Answer: (D)