Forestall (V):
- Pronunciation: fawr-stawl
- Word Meaning:
- To prevent or hinder something from happening, especially by taking action in advance.
- To anticipate and deal with a situation or problem before it occurs.
- Uses in Sentence:
- The company implemented measures to forestall a potential financial crisis.
- She tried to forestall any misunderstandings by providing clear instructions.
- Synonyms:
- Prevent
- Anticipate
- Preclude
- Hinder
- Thwart
- Antonyms:
- Allow
- Permit
- Encourage
- Facilitate
- Word Meaning in Hindi: रोकना (Rokna) or पहले से ही कार्रवाई करना (Pahle Se Hi Karwai Karna)
- Word uses in Hindi:
- कंपनी ने संभावित आर्थिक संकट को रोकने के लिए उपाय किए। (The company implemented measures to forestall a potential financial crisis.)
- उसने स्पष्ट निर्देश प्रदान करके किसी भी गलतफहमी को पहले से ही रोकने का प्रयास किया। (She tried to forestall any misunderstandings by providing clear instructions.)