prevent
Pronunciación: [/pɹɪˈvɛnt/]
Palabra
Contexto: «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.
Ejemplo
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?
Contexto: «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.
Ejemplo
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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