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- DictionaryFore·stall/fərˈstôl/
verb
- 1. prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time: "vitamins may forestall many diseases of aging"
The meaning of FORESTALL is to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures. How to use forestall in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Forestall.
FORESTALL definition: 1. to prevent something from happening by acting first: 2. to prevent something from happening by…. Learn more.
to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance: to forestall a riot by deploying police. Synonyms: obstruct, intercept, obviate, preclude. to act beforehand with or get ahead of; anticipate. Synonyms: avert, prevent. to buy up (goods) in advance in order to increase the price when resold.
FORESTALL meaning: 1. to prevent something from happening by acting first: 2. to prevent something from happening by…. Learn more.
Jun 2, 2024 · forestall (plural forestalls) ( obsolete or historical) An ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue. Something situated or placed in front.
Definitions of forestall. verb. keep from happening or arising; make impossible. synonyms: forbid, foreclose, preclude, preempt, prevent. see more. verb. act in advance of; deal with ahead of time. synonyms: anticipate, counter, foresee. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Forestall."
1. to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance. 2. to act beforehand with or get ahead of; anticipate.
If you forestall someone, you realize what they are likely to do and prevent them from doing it. Large numbers of police were in the square to forestall any demonstrations.
verb. forestalls. To delay, hinder, or prevent (an event, for example) by taking action beforehand. American Heritage. To prevent or hinder by doing something ahead of time. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To act in advance of; get ahead of; anticipate. Webster's New World.
to prevent, hinder, or thwart by action in advance: to forestall a riot by deploying police. to act beforehand with or get ahead of; anticipate. to buy up (goods) in advance in order to increase the price when resold.
