Stave Off (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.
Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike".
Verbs of political and social activities and events.