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forestall
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Verb
transitive
archaic
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Japanese Meaning
先手を打って何かの起こるのを予防・遅延・阻止する / 予防措置を取ることで、物事が進行するのを防ぐ / 出来事を阻止し、発生を妨げる
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(transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert. / (transitive) To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
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forestall
To forestall a supply shortage, the company doubled its orders months in advance.
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To forestall a supply shortage, the company doubled its orders months in advance.
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