verb๐ShareTo prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert."Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."actionplanbusinesseventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo preclude or bar from happening, render impossible."To forestall any arguments, I set clear ground rules before the game started. "actionpossibilityeventbusinessplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "businesseconomycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo anticipate, to act foreseeingly."To forestall problems with her son's homework, Sarah made sure he had a clear study schedule. "actionbusinessplanpossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo deprive (with of)."The company's aggressive marketing strategy aimed to forestall its competitors of market share. "actionbusinesslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo 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. "actioncommerceeconomytrafficlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAn ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue."The security team planned a careful forestall to rescue the hostage from the kidnappers' hideout. "actionmilitarypoliceplaneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareSomething situated or placed in front."The forestall of the new library prevented the students from walking directly to the playground. "positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
