Forestalling

Pronunciation: /fɔːrˈstɔːlɪŋ/

Definitions of forestalling

verb to prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

Example Sentences

A1 The squirrel was forestalling the bird from reaching the acorns.

A2 The hiker forestalled getting lost in the forest by bringing a map.

B1 The conservation efforts are aimed at forestalling the destruction of the rainforest.

B2 The government implemented policies to forestall an economic crisis.

C1 The company took proactive measures to forestall any potential lawsuits.

C2 The detective was able to forestall the criminal's escape by setting up roadblocks.

Examples of forestalling in a Sentence

formal The company implemented new policies aimed at forestalling any potential financial risks.

informal She's always forestalling any problems before they even arise.

slang I'm constantly forestalling my brother from borrowing my clothes.

figurative His quick thinking was like forestalling a storm before it could wreak havoc.

Grammatical Forms of forestalling

• past tense: forestalled
• plural: forestallings
• comparative: more forestalling
• superlative: most forestalling
• present tense: forestalls
• future tense: will forestall
• perfect tense: have forestalled
• continuous tense: is forestalling
• singular: forestalling
• positive degree: forestalling
• infinitive: to forestall
• gerund: forestalling
• participle: forestalled

Origin and Evolution of forestalling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'forestalling' originated from the Old English word 'foresteallian', which meant to intercept or obstruct.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'forestalling' has evolved to refer to the act of preventing or hindering something from happening, especially in terms of commerce or trade.