IELTS Anvil

stave off

CEFR: C1

To avert, hold off, or prevent something dangerous, threatening, or unwelcome from happening temporarily.

Synonyms

ward off
fend off
avert

Common Collocations

stave off disease
stave off hunger
stave off decline

Example Sentence

Engaging in lifelong aerobic training helps senior citizens stave off progressive cognitive deterioration.

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