forestall
US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
UK /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
1.
prevenire, anticipare
prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action
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Negotiations were begun to forestall the strike.
Sono iniziati i negoziati per prevenire lo sciopero.
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She sent a letter to forestall any misunderstandings.
Ha inviato una lettera per prevenire qualsiasi malinteso.