Stave off something

stave off something also stave something off = prevent, ward off.- contrer, éviter

• so you get good about using the technology to figure out how to stave off that boredom.
• 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.
• He could stave his thirst off no longer.
• They say that if you take extra vitamins, you may be able to stave off the flu.