Prevent from doing Meaning in English
expression
pɹiˈvɛnt/, /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ /ˈfɹəm/ /ˈduɪŋ
pri-VENT frum DOO-ing
pɹɪvˈɛnt/ /fɹˈɒm/ /dˈuːɪŋ
priv-ENT from DOO-ing
Definition
To stop someone or something from being able to do a particular action.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'someone/something from doing something' (e.g., 'prevent him from leaving'). Used in both formal and informal contexts. Sometimes confused with 'stop' or 'avoid', but 'prevent' is to actively make something impossible.
Spanish: impedir de hacer - evitar que hagaPortuguese (BR): impedir de fazer - evitar que façaPortuguese (PT): impedir de fazer - evitar que façaChinese (Simplified): 阻止做 - 防止做Chinese (Traditional): 阻止做 - 防止做Hindi: करने से रोकनाArabic: منع من القيام بـ - الحيلولة دون القيام بـBengali: কিছু করা থেকে বিরত রাখা - কিছু করতে বাধা দেওয়াRussian: не давать (что-то сделать) - мешать (сделать что-то)Japanese: 〜するのを防ぐ - 〜させないVietnamese: ngăn không cho (ai đó) làm (việc gì)Korean: ~하지 못하게 하다 - ~하는 것을 막다Turkish: yapmasını önlemek - engellemekUrdu: کسی کو کچھ کرنے سے روکناIndonesian: mencegah (seseorang) melakukan (sesuatu)
Example Sentences
The fence prevents children from climbing the wall.
basic
Good habits prevent you from getting sick.
basic
The police prevented him from entering the building.
basic
Can you prevent your dog from barking at night?
natural
Washing your hands often prevents you from spreading germs.
natural
A strong password can prevent hackers from stealing your information.
natural