FORESTALLED — Definition of FORESTALLED
verb
1
To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
Fred forestalled disaster by his prompt action.
2
To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
3
To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
4
To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/forestall
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