Meanings of forestall further in English

Surprised at this statement, Jane knocked quickly to forestall further disclosure.

To forestall further discussion, she left him and walked back to the depths of the river.

Aite Group's study found that while retention payouts have kept best advisers from bolting to other firms, the packages will not forestall further departures.

Ella had forestalled further exploration, though, by rearranging the watches.

Khallayne stepped between the two, forestalling further disagreement.

"Stop." She held up a hand to forestall further excuses.

He forestalled further questioning from Bob by refilling his plate with the things the boy liked best, and by continuing, himself:

"Emerson," I said, forestalling further questions, "you really must change out of those damp trousers.