staves

[US]/steɪvz/
[UK]/steɪvz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.plural of stave; rods or staffs; plural of staff; personnel; sticks or rods

Phrases & Collocations

staves off

staves in

staves together

staves apart

staves down

staves up

staves off danger

staves off crisis

staves off defeat

staves against

Example Sentences

he staves off his hunger by eating snacks.

the musician plays the staves beautifully.

she staves off sleep by drinking coffee.

the company staves off bankruptcy with new investments.

he staves off criticism with his achievements.

the team staves off defeat in the final minutes of the game.

she staves off her fears by practicing meditation.

the doctor staves off illness with a healthy lifestyle.

they staves off the storm by reinforcing the building.

the teacher staves off boredom with engaging lessons.

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