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stave off

/steɪv ɔːf/phrasal verbC1

टालना / किसी मुश्किल को रोकना

to stop something bad or unpleasant from happening or affecting you for a short time.

“Arjun ate a handful of nuts to stave off his hunger until the late dinner was served.”

देर से होने वाले रात के खाने तक अपनी भूख को रोकने के लिए अर्जुन ने मुट्ठी भर मेवे खाए।

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