Translation guide
The English word 'forestalling' means preventing something by acting ahead of time. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various verbs and phrases that emphasize acting in advance to stop an undesirable outcome.
To take action before something happens in order to stop it
A common phrase meaning 'to prevent before it happens'. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
事故を未然に防ぐための対策が必要だ。
Measures to forestall accidents are necessary.
Literally 'to strike first', this phrase means to take preemptive action to gain an advantage or prevent a problem.
To act before someone else does, especially to stop them from doing something
競合他社に先手を打って新製品を発表した。
We forestalled our competitors by announcing the new product first.
Means 'to prevent' or 'to take preventive measures', often used in medical or safety contexts.
病気を予防するためにワクチンを接種した。
I got vaccinated to forestall illness.
Means 'to check' or 'to hold back' something undesirable, often used for stopping the spread of something.
被害の拡大を食い止めるために全力を尽くした。
We did our best to forestall the spread of the damage.
Literally 'to break someone's start', this idiom means to forestall someone's plans or enthusiasm by acting first.
彼の提案の出鼻をくじくようなことを言ってしまった。
I ended up saying something that forestalled his proposal.
Means 'to go ahead' or 'to anticipate', often used when someone takes action before another person can.
彼はいつも先回りして問題を解決する。
He always forestalls problems by anticipating them.