forstall in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To forstall means to prevent or hinder something from happening, especially by taking action in advance.
Crossword clues for forstall
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "forstall".
- Prevent something from happening with early action.
- Hinder future events by acting beforehand.
- Stop an event before it can occur.
- Act in advance to avoid an unwanted outcome.
- Intervene early to avoid a negative result.
Forstall sentence examples
- To forstall any potential issues, they implemented a new safety protocol.
- Her early warning was meant to forstall the miscommunication that often arises in large teams.
- The government took steps to forstall the economic downturn before it escalated.
- He decided to forstall the confrontation by addressing the issue in a more diplomatic manner.
- In an effort to forstall disappointment, they set realistic expectations for the project's timeline.