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prevented
UK
/prɪˈvɛntɪd/
US
/prɪˈvɛnɪd/
Used attributively as an adjective meaning ‘stopped from happening’.
Translations
The prevented disaster saved many lives.
Предотвращённая катастрофа спасла много жизней.
Additional translations
Definitions
Swift action by the crew meant the disaster was prevented.
prevented
Past Simple
prevented
Past Simple
prevented
Past Participle
preventing
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈvɛnt/
US
/prɪˈvɛnt/
Translations
We need to take measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Нам нужно принять меры, чтобы предотвратить распространение болезни.
The heavy rain will prevent us from going on a hike.
Сильный дождь будет мешать нам пойти в поход.
The new law will prevent companies from polluting the river.
Новый закон будет препятствовать компаниям загрязнять реку.
Additional translations
Definitions
The new law is designed to prevent fraud in the financial sector.
The security guard prevented the unauthorized person from entering the building.
In older texts, dawn is said to prevent the rising sun.
Definitions
All school staff must receive training on their responsibilities under Prevent.