Definitions for "Obviate"
Keywords:  tirpitz, raf, codename, operation
Codename for RAF operation against Tirpitz
To anticipate; to prevent by interception; to remove from the way or path; to make unnecessary; as, to obviate the necessity of going.
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
Keywords:  meet, way
To meet in the way.
do away with