Definition of Forestall
Forestall
fore·stall
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(verb)
to block or prevent the occurrence of something, by taking prior action;
e.g. He forestalled critics by changing the wording of his proposal.
(verb)
to act in advance of someone to prevent them from doing something;
e.g. She would have spoken at the event, but her friend forestalled her because she was intoxicated and clumsy.
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