forestall
/fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/
forestall
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- 1.
To prevent or delay something by taking action beforehand.
"He managed to forestall the crisis by acting quickly."
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We must forestall any problems.
We must forestall any problems.
She tried to forestall criticism by explaining her actions.
She tried to forestall criticism by explaining her actions.
The company implemented new safety measures to forestall future accidents.
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How do you pronounce forestall?
forestall is pronounced [/fɔː(ɹ)ˈstɔːl/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does forestall mean?
forestall means "forestall". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is forestall?
forestall is a Advanced-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with forestall?
Example: "We must forestall any problems." — used to mean "forestall".
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