stave off
US /steɪv ɔf/
UK /steɪv ɔf/
1.
evitar, retrasar, alejar
avert or delay something bad or dangerous
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The company took measures to stave off bankruptcy.
La empresa tomó medidas para evitar la bancarrota.
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He ate a snack to stave off hunger.
Comió un bocadillo para evitar el hambre.