forestall

Lack of funds for applications, valued at $360 million, will forestall the addition of an extra 1,090 MW of generating capacity.
Le manque de fonds pour les applications (360 millions de dollars) empêchera d'accroître la capacité de production de 1 090 mégawatts.
The widespread use of face masks in public places will forestall a second wave of COVID-19.
L'utilisation généralisée des masques faciaux dans les lieux publics empêchera une seconde vague de COVID-19.
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