forestall
US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
UK /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
1.
menghalang, mendahului
prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action
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Negotiations were begun to forestall the strike.
Rundingan dimulakan untuk menghalang mogok.
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She sent a letter to forestall any misunderstandings.
Dia menghantar surat untuk mengelakkan sebarang salah faham.