To not let something happen. "He prevented the ball from getting in the goal."
prevent
prevent, stop
preclude means to prevent the presence, existence, or occurence of
a substance that is applied to the skin, especially under the arms, to prevent or reduce perspiration.
To prevent the attainment of someone. For instance, They thwarted her plan.
It depends on what you mean by accidents
prevent
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prevent, stop
To inhibit is to "prevent or stop something from happening".
I'm not sure what you mean by "prevent." Desert rat-kangaroos are extinct.
Can mean to dominate. To test or verify by scientific experiment. To eliminate or prevent the spread of something.
Can mean to dominate. To test or verify by scientific experiment. To eliminate or prevent the spread of something.
Prevent, stop, discourage.
To treat (a corpse) with preservatives in order to prevent decay
enable to prevent his soldiers from going into battle
Something you put into someone's mouth to prevent him from speaking.