Associations to the word «Forestall»

FORESTALL, verb. (transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

FORESTALL, verb. (transitive) To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.

FORESTALL, verb. (archaic) To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.

FORESTALL, verb. To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

FORESTALL, verb. To deprive (with of).

FORESTALL, verb. (UK) (legal) To obstruct or stop up, as a road; to stop the passage of a highway; to intercept on the road, as goods on the way to market.

FORESTALL, noun. (obsolete or historical) An ambush; plot; an interception; waylaying; rescue.

FORESTALL, noun. Something situated or placed in front.

FORESTALL, verb. Keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project".

FORESTALL, verb. Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time.