A tall glass of water will help me to stave off my hunger pangs.
I can complete the construction of this barrel if you will kindly pass me that last stave. I hope this sugary snack with empty calories will stave off my hunger until I can get home for a real meal.
i was rip-off when i purchased the flowers this morning.
divert, turn, deflect ward off, avoid, prevent, fend off, preclude, stave off, forestall
Example sentence - She had to move the hen off the nest in order to pick up the eggs.
I was cut off in traffic the other day. or Today I am planning to cut off all of my hair.
I can complete the construction of this barrel if you will kindly pass me that last stave. I hope this sugary snack with empty calories will stave off my hunger until I can get home for a real meal.
To ward against, halt the advance of or keep at bay. "Drink lots of water to stave off hunger"
They tried to stave off Malaria.
Answering questions every day will not stave off Alzheimer's disease. This is because Alzheimer's has to do with the brain and the person's memory, and it cannot be fixed y answering questions. Although it hasn't been studied yet, it will most likely not stave off Alzheimer's disease.
You already did. =)
I will fair off if i stick to my dreams
Someone who seeks to stave off being conquered or attacked by bribing the offenders.
They meandered off the trail.
he was hanging off of a cliff.
He tried to ward off the evil spirits.
the captain told the crew to knock off.
He was off of the medication for nearly a year now.