forestall in Italian

forestall in Italian is prevenire — forestall means to prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

forestall in Italian

prevenire

verb

(transitive) To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

What does "forestall" mean?

verb To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.
verb To preclude or bar from happening, render impossible.
verb To purchase the complete supply of a good, particularly foodstuffs, in order to charge a monopoly price.
verb To anticipate, to act foreseeingly.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Italian.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Italian meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Italian

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Italian translations

the of to and A in I that for you it on

Frequently asked questions

What is "forestall" in Italian?

"forestall" in Italian is prevenire. forestall means: To prevent, delay or hinder something by taking precautionary or anticipatory measures; to avert.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.