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Meaning of the word "stave off" in English

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stave off

US /steɪv ɔf/
UK /steɪv ɔf/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

avert or delay something bad or dangerous

Example:
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The company took measures to stave off bankruptcy.
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He ate a snack to stave off hunger.
Synonym:
avertward offfend offrepelpreventdelaypostponeput off
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