stave off

US /steɪv ɔf/
UK /steɪv ɔf/
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evitar, adiar, afastar

avert or delay something bad or dangerous

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The company took measures to stave off bankruptcy.
A empresa tomou medidas para evitar a falência.
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He ate a snack to stave off hunger.
Ele comeu um lanche para afastar a fome.
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avertward offfend offrepelpreventdelaypostponeput off
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