prevent

prɪˈvɛnt
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Translation of prevent into German

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Verb

tr.

prevention

stop something from happening by taking action
  • She took measures to prevent the accident.Sie ergriff Maßnahmen, um den Unfall zu verhindern.
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Synonyms and analogies of prevent in English

v.averthinderobstructMore synonyms

Examples of prevent in a sentence

  • They took steps to prevent a crisis.

Translations of "prevent" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verhindernv.

Regular maintenance will set things right and prevent further breakdowns in future.

Regelmäßige Wartung wird die Dinge ins Lot bringen und zukünftige Ausfälle verhindern.

vermeidenv.

Visual alerts on the control board helped prevent accidents during operation.

Visuelle Alarme am Steuerpult halfen, Unfälle während des Betriebs zu vermeiden.

vorbeugenv.

Properly fitting boots can prevent injuries during jumps and races.

Gut sitzende Gamaschen können Verletzungen bei Sprüngen und Rennen vorbeugen.

hindernv.

Blind faith in the justice system can prevent people from noticing unfair practices.

Blinder Glaube an das Justizsystem kann Menschen daran hindern, Unfairness zu erkennen.

unterbindenv.

So you can minimize possible illnesses or prevent them from the beginning.

So kannst du mögliche Erkrankungen minimieren oder von Beginn an unterbinden.

Adverb
verhindertadv.

Good table manners prevent awkward moments while dining with others.

Gutes Benehmen am Tisch verhindert peinliche Momente beim Essen mit anderen.

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prevent: Examples and translations in context

Her face shield helped prevent any splashes while she mixed the chemicals.

Ihr Visier verhinderte Spritzer, während sie die Chemikalien mischte.

A proper supporter can prevent a wall from leaning dangerously.

Eine geeignete Stütze kann verhindern, dass eine Mauer gefährlich kippt.

The safety glasses helped prevent injury when debris fell during the demolition.

Die Schutzbrille verhinderte Verletzungen, als bei der Abrissarbeit Trümmer herabfielen.

A clear schedule can oil the wheels and prevent confusion during the conference.

Ein klarer Zeitplan kann den Weg ebnen und Verwirrung während der Konferenz verhindern.

Negative pressure in the room helps prevent harmful particles from escaping.

Unterdruck im Raum hilft zu verhindern, dass schädliche Partikel entweichen.

An effective chief risk officer can prevent costly mistakes for the organization.

Ein effektiver Risikomanager kann kostspielige Fehler für die Organisation verhindern.

In construction, understanding yield stress can prevent structural failures.

Im Bauwesen kann das Verständnis der Streckgrenze strukturelle Fehler verhindern.

Taking regular breaks can prevent you from becoming burned-out at work.

Regelmäßige Pausen können verhindern, dass man bei der Arbeit ausbrennt.

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