Forestall
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British pronunciation/fɔːstˈɔːl/
American pronunciation/fɔɹˈstɔɫ/

Definitie & Betekenis van "forestall"

to forestall
01

voorkomen, verhinderen

to prevent something from happening
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To forestall any rumors, he told the truth immediately.
Wearing a seatbelt can forestall injuries in a car crash.
She bought all the tickets to forestall anyone else from going to the show.
02

voorlopig voorkomen, anticiperen

to take action in advance
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He studied weeks in advance to forestall any issues during the test.
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