Meaning of the word obviate in English

What does obviate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

obviate

US /ˈɑːb.vi.eɪt/
UK /ˈɒb.vi.eɪt/

Verb

to remove a difficulty, especially so that action to deal with it becomes unnecessary

Example:
A long-term solution was needed to obviate the need for temporary repairs.
The new system obviates the need for manual data entry.