Translation of "stave off" into Dutch

afweren, afwenden are the top translations of "stave off" into Dutch.

stave off verb grammar

(idiomatic) to prevent something from happening; to obviate or avert [..]

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  • afweren

    verb

    prevent something from happening

    Who can stave off or parry... the attack of the enemy better, is the stronger one.

    Wie de aanval van de vijand... beter kan blokkeren of afweren, is de sterkste.

  • afwenden

    verb

    Nor could the grant alone have staved off the bankruptcy threatening the firm in the medium term.

    Ook had met subsidie alleen het op middellange termijn dreigende faillissement niet kunnen worden afgewend.

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