Definition of Forestall
Forestall
for·est·all
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To prevent or delay something from happening by taking action beforehand.
e.g. The company took steps to forestall a potential lawsuit by settling out of court.
(verb)
to act in advance of someone to prevent them from doing something;
e.g. She would have spoken at the event, but her friend forestalled her because she was intoxicated and clumsy.
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