Preventing: meaning, definitions and examples

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preventing

 

[ prษชหˆvษ›ntษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

taking action

Preventing refers to the act of stopping something from happening or arising. It is typically used in contexts where proactive measures are taken to avert undesirable outcomes. This can apply to various scenarios, including the prevention of disease, accidents, or crime. By implementing preventative strategies, individuals or organizations can mitigate risks and enhance safety and well-being.

Synonyms

averting, forestalling, hindering, prohibiting, stopping

Examples of usage

  • Preventing illness through vaccination is essential.
  • The local government is focused on preventing crime in the area.
  • Preventing accidents in the workplace is a priority.

Translations

Translations of the word "preventing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prevenir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verhindern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencegah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะพะฑั–ะณะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapobieganie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๆญขใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉvention

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ prevenciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ๋ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prevence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prevencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข„้˜ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepreฤevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forvarnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะดั‹ะฝ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoruma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ prevenciรณn

Etymology

The word 'prevent' stems from the Latin 'praevenire', which means 'to come before' or 'to anticipate'. The term evolved through the Old French 'prevenir', eventually entering the English language in the late Middle Ages. Its use in English has long been associated with the idea of taking action to stop something from taking place. Over the centuries, the concept of prevention has become increasingly relevant in various fields, such as medicine, public safety, and environmental science. As society has progressed, so too has the understanding of how preventive actions can significantly improve outcomes, leading to the modern emphasis on prevention in health care and safety protocols.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,281, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.