forestall

US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/

UK /fɔːrˈstɑːl/

منع, تجنب, استباق

prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

•

Negotiations were begun to forestall the strike.

بدأت المفاوضات لـمنع الإضراب.

•

She sent a letter to forestall any misunderstandings.

أرسلت رسالة لـتجنب أي سوء فهم.