is forestalled
[ɪz ˈfɔːrstɔːld]
verb phrase
é impedido/é prevenido/é antecipado
1. to prevent something from happening by taking action beforehand; to hinder or delay someone's action
The crisis is forestalled by quick government intervention.
A crise é impedida pela intervenção rápida do governo.
2. to act in advance to prevent or counteract something; to anticipate and prevent
The disease is forestalled through proper vaccination programs.
A doença é prevenida através de programas adequados de vacinação.
3. to intercept or cut off; to prevent from proceeding
Further complications are forestalled by early treatment.
Complicações posteriores são evitadas pelo tratamento precoce.
The phrase 'is forestalled' is more common in formal, written English (business, legal, academic contexts) than in casual speech. In Portuguese, equivalent expressions vary by context: healthcare uses 'é prevenido,' legal/business contexts use 'é impedido,' and literary usage favors 'é antecipado.'
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