| Front | forestall |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /fɔːˈstɔːl/NAmE /fɔːrˈstɔːl/ verb ~ sth/sb (formal)to prevent sth from happening or sb from doing sth by doing sth first Try to anticipate what your child will do and forestall problems.  Any plans for a peaceful settlement were forestalled by the intervention of the army. |
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