Noun: forestalling ,for'sto-ling
- The act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
"The forestalling of potential problems was a key part of the project planning";
- obviation, preclusion
- Keep from happening or arising; make impossible
"Your role in the projects forestalls your involvement in the competitive project";
- prevent, foreclose, preclude, forbid
- Act in advance of; deal with ahead of time
"They forestalled the crisis by taking preventive measures";
- anticipate, foresee, counter
Derived forms: forestallings
Type of: act, bar, move, prevention
Encyclopedia: Forestalling