Overview of noun forestalling

The noun forestalling has 1 sense

• obviation, forestalling, preclusion -- (the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively)

Overview of verb forestall

The verb forestall has 2 senses

• prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid -- (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")


• anticipate, foresee, forestall, counter -- (act in advance of; deal with ahead of time)