Complete Definition of "forestall"

English

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��l|-��l

Verb
en-verb

  1. transitive To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

#:Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.

Derived terms
forestaller
forestallment
forestalment

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