prevent
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prevented;
preventing
prevents;
prevented;
preventing
Britannica Dictionary definition of PREVENT
[+ object]
1
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to stop (something) from happening or existing
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Seatbelts in cars often prevent serious injuries.
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Can exercise and a healthy diet prevent heart disease?
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The accident could have been prevented.
2
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to make (someone or something) not do something
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to stop (someone or something) from doing something
— often used without from in British English
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He grabbed my arm to prevent me from falling.
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Bad weather prevented us from leaving.
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How are you going to prevent him from finding out about the party?
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Her injury will prevent her competing this year.
— preventable
/prɪˈvɛntəbəl/ adjective-
Many of these deaths were preventable. [=avoidable]
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a preventable disease
— preventer
noun, plural preventers [count]-
She applied a rust preventer to the metal frame.
