Definition of Prevent
Prevent
pre·vent
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to keep something from arising, existing, or happening;
e.g. The handle of the pan has a coating to prevent your hands from getting burned.
(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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