Meaning of STAVE OFF
| Pronunciation: | | steyv of
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| | Definition: | | [v] prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike" |
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| | Synonyms: | | avert, avoid, debar, deflect, fend off, head off, obviate, ward off |
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| | See Also: | | forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent | |
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