Conjugation

Stave off

repousser

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only stave changes; off stays the same: staved off, staved off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't stave off, he doesn't stave off.

    1. I / you / we / they stave off
    2. he / she / it staves off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am staving off
    2. you / we / they are staving off
    3. he / she / it is staving off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't stave off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they staved off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to stave off
    2. you / we / they are going to stave off
    3. he / she / it is going to stave off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't stave off.

    1. (you) stave off
    2. let's stave off