Answer: forestall

AnswerCrossword Clue
FORESTALLAnticipate.
FORESTALLGet there first.
FORESTALLGet ahead of.
FORESTALLAnticipate
FORESTALLHead off
FORESTALLPrevent
FORESTALLHinder
forestallPrevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time
forestallto prevent
forestallAct in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something
forestallBuy up (goods) in order to profit by an enhanced price