foresettle

/ˈfɔrsɛtəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to settle a dispute or a matter before it becomes a serious problem

“The government decided to foresettle the land dispute to avoid further tensions.”

2. verb

to make a settlement or a decision about something before it is necessary

“The company foresettled the lawsuit to avoid costly legal fees.”

3. verb

to settle or resolve something in advance, especially to avoid a problem or a conflict

“The team foresettled the issue with their supplier to ensure timely delivery.”

Synonyms

  • preempt
  • resolve
  • settle

Antonyms

  • delay
  • postpone