pre
vent
Third Person
prevents
Present Participle
preventing
Past Tense
prevented
Past Participle
prevented
1
to not let someone do something
transitive
- The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building.
- She tried to prevent her younger brother from eating too much candy before dinner.
- The referee intervened to prevent the players from escalating the argument into a physical altercation.
- She took precautions to prevent her child from getting lost in the crowded mall.
- Right now, the police are taking action to prevent the protest from escalating.
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2
to stop something from happening
transitive
- Regular exercise can help prevent certain health issues.
- The security measures in place prevent unauthorized access to the building.
- Yesterday, the quick intervention prevented a serious accident.
- Vaccination programs have historically prevented the spread of infectious diseases.
- The lock on the door helps prevent burglaries in the neighborhood.