What does "Forestall" Mean?

Forestall is a verb that means to prevent or hinder something from happening. It can also mean to anticipate and prepare for something before it happens.

Example sentences:

1. The government has taken steps to forestall any further outbreaks of the virus.
2. The company has been working hard to forestall the decline in sales.
3. The team has been preparing for months to forestall any potential challenges they may face during the competition.

In the context of your sentence, "forestall" is used to mean prevent or hinder something from happening. The sentence suggests that the speaker is trying to prevent the listener from doing something, perhaps by anticipating and preparing for it before it happens.

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