preventative

prɪˈvɛntətɪv
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Translation of preventative into German,

Adjective

protective action

UK
serving to stop something from happening
UK
  • Preventative measures can reduce the risk of accidents.Vorbeugende Maßnahmen können das Unfallrisiko verringern.

Noun

1.

general use

UK
something that prevents or hinders
UK
Präventivmaßnahme Vorbeugungsmittel
  • Regular exercise is an effective preventative against many diseases..Regelmäßige Bewegung ist eine wirksame Präventivmaßnahme gegen viele Krankheiten.
2.

medical

TECH.UK
measure to stop disease before it starts
TECH.UK
  • Vaccination is a common preventative against flu.Impfungen dienen häufig als Vorbeugung gegen Grippe.
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Expressions with preventative: examples in English and translations in German

Vorbeugende Wartung
Präventive Instandhaltung
Preventative maintenance helps prolong the life of company vehicles.
präventive Medizin
Vorsorgemedizin
Preventative medicine includes vaccinations and regular health screenings..

Synonyms and analogies of preventative in English

Examples of preventative in a sentence

  • Preventative training reduced workplace injuries this quarter.
  • Vaccination is a key preventative for flu.
  • Wearing sunscreen is a preventative against skin cancer.
  • Regular exercise is a preventative for heart disease.
  • Wearing masks is a preventative during flu season.

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

Adjective
vorbeugendeadj.

Good preventative maintenance can significantly enhance the performance of engines.

Eine gute vorbeugende Wartung kann die Leistung von Motoren erheblich verbessern.

präventivadj.

All measures taken are preventative and provide the highest level of safety.

Alle getroffenen Maßnahmen sind präventiv und bieten ein Höchstmaß an Sicherheit.

präventiveadj.

The dental procedure included cleaning, filling cavities, and providing preventative advice.

Der zahnärztliche Eingriff umfasste Reinigung, Füllungen von Kavitäten und präventive Beratung.

vorbeugendadj.

His job involves planning preventative maintenance for various types of machinery.

Seine Aufgabe ist die Planung der vorbeugenden Wartung für verschiedene Arten von Maschinen.

Präventiv-adj.

Identification and assessment of preventative and mitigation measures

Bestimmung und Beurteilung von Präventiv- und Abhilfemaßnahmen

Noun
diePräventionnf.

Effective, simple preventative action against new types of threat.

Effiziente und einfache Prävention gegen die neuen Arten von Bedrohungen.

dieVorbeugungnf.

It is based very much on the principle of preventative actions.

Er beruht weitestgehend auf dem Grundsatz der Vorbeugung.

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preventative: Examples and translations in context

Effective preventative maintenance includes checking all equipment routinely for wear and tear.

Effektive vorbeugende Instandhaltung beinhaltet die regelmäßige Überprüfung aller Geräte auf Abnutzung.

Our facilities manager prioritizes preventative maintenance to avoid costly repairs later.

Unser Facility Manager priorisiert die vorbeugende Wartung, um teure Reparaturen zu vermeiden.

Before the winter season, the company completed preventative maintenance on the heating system.

Vor der Wintersaison führte das Unternehmen vorbeugende Wartung am Heizsystem durch.

Businesses that prioritize preventative maintenance often see improved efficiency and performance.

Unternehmen, die vorbeugende Instandhaltung priorisieren, sehen oft eine verbesserte Effizienz und Leistung.

By taking preventative steps, they aimed to halt the spread of misinformation.

Durch vorbeugende Maßnahmen wollten sie die Verbreitung von Fehlinformationen stoppen.

General agricultural policy therefore also has to fulfil a preventative function.

Auch die allgemeine Agrarpolitik hat also eine vorbeugende Funktion wahrzunehmen.

Take some preventative steps to avoid fainting in the future.

Ergreife ein paar vorbeugende Schritte, um Ohnmachten zu vermeiden.

Generator has removable side panel for ease of cleaning and preventative maintenance.

Generator hat abnehmbare Seitenwand für einfache Reinigung und vorbeugende Wartung.

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preventative maintenancepreventative medicine
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