Cách sử dụng
The expression "stave off" means to avoid or delay something that is unwanted or harmful. It is usually used in situations where someone is trying to prevent a negative outcome from happening. For example, you might say "I drank lots of orange juice to stave off the cold" meaning that you drank it to try and avoid getting a cold. It's a good phrase to use when you want to talk about taking action to prevent a problem from happening.