prevent
Aussprache: [/pɹɪˈvɛnt/]
Wort
Kontext: „avoiding something bad“
(verb) to stop something from happening, especially something bad or unwanted. It's like when you put on a helmet to prevent hurting your head if you fall.
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Wearing a seatbelt can prevent injuries in a car accident.
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Not wearing sunscreen can prevent you from avoiding sunburn.
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How can we prevent accidents in the future?
Kontext: „stopping action or progress“
(verb) to stop something from happening or someone from doing something. It's like a traffic light preventing cars from moving until it turns green.
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The teacher prevented the students from talking during the test.
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Lack of funding prevented the project from moving forward.
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What measures can be taken to prevent cheating in exams?
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