prevent

/prɪˈvent/

verb

zapobiegać

/zapɔˈbʲɛɡat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

uniemożliwiać

Definition

To stop something from happening or someone from doing something.

Examples

The fence was built to prevent animals from escaping.

Płot został zbudowany, aby zapobiec ucieczce zwierząt.

We must prevent the spread of the disease.

Musimy zapobiec rozprzestrzenianiu się choroby.

Synonyms

stop hinder avert

Collocations

prevent damageprevent accidentsprevent crime

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