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forestalled

/fɔːrˈstɔːld/ /fɒrˈstɔːld/

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verb

To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

Examples :

"Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action."

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verb

To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.

Examples :

"The heavy rain forestalled our picnic in the park. "

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verb

To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.

Examples :

"The wealthy merchant forestalled the entire grain harvest in the village, leaving the villagers with no choice but to buy from him at inflated prices. "

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verb

To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

Examples :

"Example: "Knowing the traffic would be bad, she left early and forestalled being late for her appointment." "

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verb

To deprive (with of).

Examples :

"The early frost forestalled the farmer of his apple harvest. "

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To 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.

Examples :

"The fallen tree forestalled our progress down the narrow dirt road, forcing us to turn back. "

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