American English pronunciation
How to pronounce forestalling
IPA transcription: [,fɔɹs'tɑlɪŋ]
Pronunciation variants: [,fɔɹs'tɑlɪŋ][,fɚs'tɑlɪŋ]
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Noun
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the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
Verb
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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”
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act in advance of; deal with ahead of time