forestall

US /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
UK /fɔːrˈstɑːl/
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1.

zapobiegać, uprzedzać

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

:
Negotiations were begun to forestall the strike.
Rozpoczęto negocjacje, aby zapobiec strajkowi.
She sent a letter to forestall any misunderstandings.
Wysłała list, aby zapobiec wszelkim nieporozumieniom.