forestalled

[fawr-stawld, fohr-]

forestalled Definition

• 1. to prevent or obstruct something from happening or to hinder an action by taking anticipatory measures
• 2. to act beforehand with a view to hindering or preventing an action

Using forestalled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forestalled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company forestalled the strike by offering a pay raise.

• Example

  He forestalled any objections by explaining his plan in detail.

• Example

  She forestalled the competition by launching her product early.

forestalled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forestalled

• prevent
• hinder
• thwart
• obstruct
• preclude

Antonyms for forestalled

• facilitate
• promote
• advance

Phrases with forestalled

• forestall the inevitable

  to try to prevent something that is going to happen anyway

  Example

  He tried to forestall the inevitable by delaying the announcement, but eventually, the news got out.

• forestall someone's plans

  to prevent someone from doing what they had planned to do

  Example

  The unexpected rainforestalled our plans for a picnic.

• forestall the worst

  to take steps to prevent the worst possible outcome

  Example

  The government took measures to forestall the worst effects of the economic crisis.

Origins of forestalled

from Middle English 'forstallen', meaning 'to intercept goods before they reach the market'

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Summary: forestalled in Brief

The verb 'forestalled' [fawr-stawld, fohr-] means to prevent or obstruct something from happening or to hinder an action by taking anticipatory measures. It can be used to describe actions taken to prevent a strike, objections, or competition. The phrase 'forestall the inevitable' refers to trying to prevent something that is going to happen anyway.