Forestall (Verb)
Meaning 1
Keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The rules of the competition forestall any collaboration between participants from rival companies.
- His past mistakes forestall any possibility of him being selected for the prestigious award.
- The confidentiality agreement forestalls any public discussion about the sensitive information.
- Her background in accounting forestalls any possibility of her being assigned to the marketing team.
- The government regulations forestall the involvement of foreign investors in the state-owned company.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Obviate
- Avert
- Stymy
- Fend Off
- Frustrate
- Kibosh
- Stymie
- Hinder
- Bilk
- Obstruct
- Deflect
- Head Off
- Baffle
- Embarrass
- Forfend
- Inhibit
- Debar
- Stop
- Cross
- Spoil
- Foil
- Stave Off
- Thwart
- Save
- Avoid
- Block
- Scotch
- Ward Off
Related Words
Meaning 2
Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The company took steps to forestall a potential competitor by introducing its new product early.
- By making a reservation months in advance, they hoped to forestall the risk of not having a table at the popular restaurant.
- The government worked to forestall a financial crisis by passing legislation to regulate the banking industry.
- The military sent a team to forestall the potential threat of an enemy invasion by reinforcing the border.
- She decided to forestall any misunderstandings by explaining the rules clearly at the beginning of the meeting.