prevent

UK
/prɪˈvɛnt/
US
/prɪˈvɛnt/
preventverb
prevented
Past Simple
prevented
Past Participle
preventing
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈvɛnt/
US
/prɪˈvɛnt/
Translations
The new law will prevent companies from polluting the river.
Новый закон будет препятствовать компаниям загрязнять реку.
The heavy rain will prevent us from going on a hike.
Сильный дождь будет мешать нам пойти в поход.
We need to take measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Нам нужно принять меры, чтобы предотвратить распространение болезни.
Additional translations
Definitions
To stop something from happening or arising.
The new law is designed to prevent fraud in the financial sector.
To keep someone from doing something; to hinder or obstruct.
The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building.
(archaic) To go before; to precede or anticipate.
In older texts, dawn is said to prevent the rising sun.
preventproper noun
Definitions
The strategy of the UK government aimed at preventing radicalisation and terrorism, forming part of the broader CONTEST programme.
All school staff must receive training on their responsibilities under Prevent.