BT BB 12b(16) :שדור זוגא דרבנן לגביה לאמלוכי ביה‏ : they sent a pair of scholars to him to consult with him
See the entire entry for mlk vb. to rule; to advise; to promise

BT BB 12b(16) :עכבינהו גביה‏ : he detained them with him
See the entire entry for ˁkb vb. to hold back, to hesitate