Definition of Prevent
Prevent
pre·vent
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To stop something from happening or existing
e.g. We must prevent the fire from spreading to the neighboring houses.
(verb)
to stop something from happening, especially by making something/someone unable to perform some action and/or depriving them of the power needed to succeed;
e.g. We have a gate at our door to prevent the cat from getting outside.
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