verb🔗ShareVerhindern, zuvorkommenTo prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert."Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."Fred verhinderte die Katastrophe durch sein schnelles Handeln.actionplanbusinesseventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerhindern, vereitelnTo preclude or bar from happening, render impossible."To forestall any arguments, I set clear ground rules before the game started. "Um jegliche Streitigkeiten zu verhindern, habe ich klare Regeln festgelegt, bevor das Spiel begann.actionpossibilityeventbusinessplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufkaufen, hortenTo purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price."The grocery store owner forestalled all the available tomatoes, hoping to charge a high price later. "Der Lebensmittelhändler kaufte alle verfügbaren Tomaten auf, in der Hoffnung, später einen hohen Preis zu verlangen.businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorwegnehmen, zuvorkommenTo anticipate, to act foreseeingly."To forestall problems with her son's homework, Sarah made sure he had a clear study schedule. "Um Probleme mit den Hausaufgaben ihres Sohnes vorwegzunehmen, sorgte Sarah dafür, dass er einen klaren Lernplan hatte.actionbusinessplanpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbhalten von, verhindernTo deprive (with of)."The company's aggressive marketing strategy aimed to forestall its competitors of market share. "Die aggressive Marketingstrategie des Unternehmens zielte darauf ab, seine Konkurrenten am Marktanteil zu hindern.actionbusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerstopfen, versperren, blockierenTo obstruct or stop up, as a road; to stop the passage of a highway; to intercept on the road, as goods on the way to market."The construction crew forestalled the delivery truck, preventing it from reaching the school. "Das Bauunternehmen blockierte den Lieferwagen und verhinderte so, dass er die Schule erreichte.actioncommerceeconomytrafficlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHinterhalt, Überfall, AbfangenAn ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue."The security team planned a careful forestall to rescue the hostage from the kidnappers' hideout. "Das Sicherheitsteam plante einen sorgfältigen Hinterhalt, um die Geisel aus dem Versteck der Entführer zu befreien.actionmilitarypoliceplaneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorwegnahme, VerhinderungSomething situated or placed in front."The forestall of the new library prevented the students from walking directly to the playground. "Die Verhinderung der neuen Bibliothek verhinderte, dass die Schüler direkt zum Spielplatz gingen.positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading