Meaning Of The Word Prevent

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prevent
verb: To prevent someone from doing something means to make it impossible for them to do it.
verb: To prevent something means to ensure that it does not happen.

prevent in American English
to act in anticipation of (an event or a fixed time)
to interpose an obstacle
intransitive verb: to interpose a hindrance
transitive verb: to keep from occurring; avert; hinder

prevent in British English
verb: to keep from happening, esp by taking precautionary action

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