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Forestall

usgb/fɔːrˈstɔːl/Volume
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Proactive Action

Forestall is used when someone takes early action to prevent an issue.

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By raising the issue early, we could forestall any confusion.
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Time Sensitivity

The term often implies acting just before something happens.

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Katie forestalled the leak by fixing the roof just before the rain started.
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Urgency Nuance

Using 'forestall' can add a sense of urgency to the need to prevent something.

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To forestall the crisis, immediate action is required.
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