Prevent: meaning, definitions and examples
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prevent
[ prɪˈvɛnt ]
from danger
To stop something from happening or someone from doing something by taking action in advance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He installed an alarm system to prevent burglaries.
- She took vitamins to prevent getting sick.
- Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
- The new law aims to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
from doing something
To make it impossible for something to happen or someone to do something, especially something bad.
Synonyms
bar, forbid, obstruct, prohibit
Examples of usage
- The lock on the door prevents it from opening.
- His injury prevented him from playing in the game.
- She wore sunglasses to prevent herself from squinting in the sun.
from happening
Something that is done to stop an unwanted event from happening.
Synonyms
defence, protection, safeguard
Examples of usage
- Vaccines are a prevention against disease.
- Fire alarms are a prevention against fires.
Translations
Translations of the word "prevent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prevenir
- impedir
- evitar
🇮🇳 रोकना
- निवारण करना
- बचाना
🇩🇪 verhindern
- vorbeugen
- vermeiden
🇮🇩 mencegah
- menghalangi
- menghindari
🇺🇦 запобігати
- перешкоджати
- уникати
🇵🇱 zapobiegać
- uniemożliwić
- unikać
🇯🇵 防ぐ (ふせぐ)
- 阻止する (そしする)
- 避ける (さける)
🇫🇷 prévenir
- empêcher
- éviter
🇪🇸 prevenir
- impedir
- evitar
🇹🇷 önlemek
- engellemek
- kaçınmak
🇰🇷 방지하다
- 막다
- 피하다
🇸🇦 منع
- حال دون
- تجنب
🇨🇿 zabránit
- předcházet
- vyhnout se
🇸🇰 zabrániť
- predísť
- vyhnúť sa
🇨🇳 预防 (yùfáng)
- 防止 (fángzhǐ)
- 避免 (bìmiǎn)
🇸🇮 preprečiti
- preprečevati
- izogniti se
🇮🇸 koma í veg fyrir
- hindra
- forðast
🇰🇿 алдын алу
- болдырмау
- аулақ болу
🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილება
- შეჩერება
- აცილება
🇦🇿 qarşısını almaq
- mane olmaq
- çəkinmək
🇲🇽 prevenir
- impedir
- evitar
Word origin
The word 'prevent' originated from the Latin word 'praeventus', which means 'to come before' or 'anticipate'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of prevention has always been important in various aspects of life, from health to security. By taking action in advance, people can avoid negative consequences and maintain safety. The word 'prevent' continues to be widely used in discussions about risk management and proactive measures.
See also: invent, vent, ventilate, ventilation, ventral, venture.