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.
Sample Sentences
- 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.