stave off
Third Person
staves off
Present Participle
staving off
Past Tense
staved off
Past Participle
staved off
1
to delay the occurrence of something undesirable or threatening
- Adequate sleep and a healthy diet can help stave off fatigue and improve overall well-being
- The government implemented strict measures to stave off the spread of the contagious disease.
- Regular exercise is known to help stave off the risk of developing certain chronic conditions.
- Taking timely action to address environmental issues can help stave off the long-term impacts of climate change.
- Diplomatic negotiations were initiated to stave off the possibility of a military conflict between the two nations.