stave off
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stave off
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. evitar
Without Mirta's expertise, we never would have been able to stave off that disaster.Sin la pericia de Mirta, nunca podríamos haber evitado ese desastre.
b. mantener a raya
Everyone needs to do their part to stave off the virus until we can get everyone vaccinated.Todo el mundo tiene que aportar su granito de arena para mantener el virus a raya hasta que todos se vacunen.
c. aplazar (temporarily)
It became clear that we wouldn't be able to stave off bankruptcy for much longer.Quedó claro que ya no podíamos aplazar la quiebra por mucho tiempo más.
e. conjurar
We managed to stave off the crisis through excellent teamwork.Conseguimos conjurar la cris mediante un trabajo en equipo excelente.
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