forestalling

UK
/fɔːˈstɔːlɪŋ/
US
/fɔrˈstɔlɪŋ/

Translations

forestallinggerund / present participle
UK
/fɔːˈstɔːlɪŋ/
US
/fɔrˈstɔlɪŋ/
forestallingnoun
forestallings
pl
The forestalling of the crisis was crucial for the company's survival.
Предотвращение кризиса было жизненно важным для выживания компании.
The forestalling of competitors allowed the company to dominate the market.
Опережение конкурентов позволило компании доминировать на рынке.
forestallverb

forestalling

Gerund

forestalled
Past Simple
forestalled
Past Participle
forestalling
Gerund
UK
/fɔːˈstɔːl/
US
/fɔrˈstɔl/
We need to forestall any potential problems before they arise.
Нам нужно предотвратить любые потенциальные проблемы до того, как они возникнут.
The government took measures to forestall a financial crisis.
Правительство приняло меры, чтобы упредить финансовый кризис.
He tried to forestall her decision by offering a better deal.
Он попытался предвосхитить её решение, предложив более выгодную сделку.

Definitions

forestallinggerund / present participle
Acting in advance to prevent or hinder; pre-emptive.
The company introduced forestalling measures to avert a downturn.
forestallingnoun
The act of preventing or hindering something by taking action ahead of time.
The forestalling of the economic crisis was achieved through early intervention by the government.
forestallverb
To prevent or obstruct an anticipated event or action by taking advance action.
The company took measures to forestall any potential financial losses by diversifying its investments.
To act in advance of someone in order to prevent them from doing something.
She quickly spoke up to forestall any objections from the committee.
Archaic: To intercept and buy up (goods) before they reach the market, so as to resell at a higher price.
Medieval laws punished those who tried to forestall grain on the road to the city.