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Definition of preventing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
controlRare stopping something from happeningRare
- The preventing measures were effective in stopping the spread of the virus.
2.
obstacleRare acting as an obstacleRare
- The preventing barrier kept the animals from entering the garden.
Origin of preventing
Latin, praevenire (to come before)
Terms with preventing included in their meaning
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blockage
block or congest, preventing movement
safety
means of preventing harm or danger
preventing harm
in a way that prevents harm or danger
childcare
powder preventing diaper rash and chafing in babies
obstruction
obstructed by a blockage, preventing flow or movement
prevent leak
device preventing liquid from escaping
obstruction
blocked or obstructed, preventing normal flow
obstructing
blocking or preventing movement or progress
access control
individuals preventing unauthorized access or theft
conflict
problem preventing agreement or cooperation
obstruction
preventing movement or progress
sports
act of preventing a goal in sports
impervious
preventing entrance or leakage
prevention
preventing something from happening
psychology
emotional barriers preventing connection with others
mechanics
filter preventing particles from entering an engine
protection
protective gear for preventing ankle injuries
germ-killing
preventing infection by killing germs
risk control
act of preventing something from happening
reproduction
planning family size by preventing unwanted pregnancies
automotive
lock preventing rear-seat passengers from opening doors
preventing factor
something that discourages or prevents an action
weatherproofing
strip preventing air or water from entering
public safety
organization for preventing and extinguishing fires
Examples of preventing in a sentence
Preventing measures were put in place to avoid accidents. The preventing measures stopped the spread of the disease. A preventing factor in the project was the lack of funds.
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- French:préventif, empêchant, ...
- German:verhindernd, hindernd, ...
- Italian:che previene, ostacolante, ...
- Spanish:preventivo, obstaculizador, ...
- Portuguese:preventivas, obstrutivo, ...
- Chinese:预防的, 妨碍的, ...
- Japanese:防止する, 妨げる, ...
- Arabic:واقٍ, حاجز, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹנֵעַ, מַמְנֵעַ, ...
- Russian:предотвращающий, препятствующий, ...
- Ukrainian:запобігання, блокування, ...
- Hindi:रोकथाम करने वाला, बाधा डालने वाला, ...
Definition of prevent - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
preventionstop something from happening by taking action
- She took measures to prevent the accident.
- He installed cameras to prevent theft.
- They took steps to prevent a crisis.
Origin of prevent
Latin, prae (before) + venire (come)
View all translations of prevent
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- French:empêcher, ...
- German:verhindern, ...
- Italian:prevenire, ...
- Spanish:prevenir, ...
- Portuguese:prevenir, ...
- Chinese:防止, ...
- Japanese:防ぐ, ...
- Arabic:مَنَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:לִמְנוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:предотвращать, ...
- Ukrainian:запобігати, ...
- Hindi:रोकना, ...
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