어떤 일이 일어나기 전에 미리 조치를 취하여 미연에 방지하다.
To prevent or obstruct an anticipated event or action by taking action ahead of time.
예문:
"The central bank raised interest rates to forestall a potential rise in inflation."
"Regular maintenance can forestall many mechanical problems in older vehicles."
"The diplomat's intervention was designed to forestall a full-scale military conflict."
상대방이 행동하기 전에 먼저 움직여서 그 행동을 못 하게 하거나 기선을 제압하다.
To act in advance of someone in order to prevent them from doing something.
예문:
"He tried to apologize, but she forestalled him by walking out of the room."
"The company forestalled its competitor by launching the new product a month early."
물건이 시장에 나오기 전에 미리 사들여 가격을 올리거나 시장 거래를 방해하다.
To buy up goods in order to profit by an enhanced price; to monopolize a market before goods reach it.
예문:
"In the Middle Ages, laws were enacted to punish those who would forestall the market by buying grain before it reached the town."
"Speculators were accused of trying to forestall the supply of timber to drive up prices."