Forefend (Verb)
Meaning
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The team worked together to forefend any potential disasters during the high-risk construction project.
- Forefend a riot by canceling the event was the priority of the city officials.
- Diplomats are trying to forefend war by negotiating a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
- The safety features installed in the machine were designed to forefend an accident from occurring.
- Their efforts were aimed at forefending a disaster and saving as many lives as possible.