forestall
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forestall
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to prevent)
a. prevenir
The widespread use of face masks in public places will forestall a second wave of COVID-19.El uso masivo de las mascarillas faciales en lugares públicos prevendrá una segunda ola de COVID-19.
b. impedir
Everyone needs to take action to forestall the worst effects of climate change.Todo el mundo necesita tomar medidas para impedir los peores efectos del cambio climático.
a. anticiparse a
The army forestalled their enemies and attacked them first.El ejército se anticipó a sus enemigos y los atacó primero.
b. adelantarse a
I was about to say the correct answer, but that know-it-all forestalled me.Estaba a punto de decir la respuesta correcta, pero ese sabelotodo se me adelantó.
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