Prevent

Definition

prevent /prÇ'vent/ v ~ sb/sth (from doing sth) တားဆီးသည္။ Your prompt action prevented a serious accident. ❍ prevent the spread of a disease/a disease from spreading ❍ Nobody can prevent us/our getting married. ❏ preventable adj တားဆီးႏိုင္ေသာ။ preventable accidents/deaths.

Examples

1. Regular cleaning may help prevent infection.
2. If necessary
3. add a little water to prevent sticking.
4. [prevent something (from) happening] : Rubber seals are fitted to prevent gas from escaping.
5. We tried to prevent her
6. but she was determined to go.
7. [prevent someone (from) doing something] : The owner is prevented by law from making any major changes.
8. She was sure the noise would prevent her sleeping at night.