He could stave his thirst off no longer. Despite the enemy sentries, he made a dash for the stream.
•The lost hiker could not stave off her hunger any longer.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
stave something off — AVERT, prevent, avoid, counter, preclude, forestall, nip in the bud; ward off, fend off, head off, keep off, keep at bay. → stave * * * ˌstave sthˈoff derived (staved … Useful english dictionary
stave something off — avert or delay something bad or dangerous. → stave … English new terms dictionary
stave sth off — UK US stave sth off Phrasal Verb with stave({{}}/steɪv/ verb ► to stop something bad from happening, or to keep an unwanted situation or person away, usually temporarily: »We were hoping to stave off these difficult decisions until September … Financial and business terms
ˌstave sth ˈoff — phrasal verb to stop something that is unpleasant from happening … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
stave — [steɪv] verb stave something → off phrasal verb [transitive] to prevent something bad from happening or affecting you for a short period of time: • The company is restructuring in an attempt to stave off bankruptcy … Financial and business terms
ward something off — 1 she warded off the blow: PARRY, avert, deflect, block; evade, avoid, dodge. 2 garlic is worn to ward off evil spirits: REBUFF, avert, keep at bay … Useful english dictionary
hold something off — RESIST, repel, repulse, rebuff, parry, deflect, fend off, stave off, ward off, keep at bay. → hold * * * ˌhold sb/sthˈoff derived to stop sb/sth defeating you • She held off all the last minute challengers and won the race in a new record time.… … Useful english dictionary
stave — noun 1》 a vertical wooden post or plank in a building or other structure. ↘any of the lengths of wood fixed side by side to make a barrel, bucket, etc. ↘a strong wooden stick or iron pole used as a weapon. 2》 (also staff) Music a set of… … English new terms dictionary
stave off something — stave off (something) to keep something away or keep something from happening. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to boost the economy and stave off a recession. Death is natural and inevitable we can t stave it off forever. Related… … New idioms dictionary
stave off — (something) to keep something away or keep something from happening. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates to boost the economy and stave off a recession. Death is natural and inevitable we can t stave it off forever. Related vocabulary:… … New idioms dictionary
head someone/something off — 1 he went to head off the cars: INTERCEPT, divert, deflect, redirect, re route, draw away, turn away. 2 they headed off a row: FORESTALL, avert, ward … Useful english dictionary
