Definition of Prevent. Meaning of Prevent. Synonyms of Prevent

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Definition of Prevent

Prevent
Prevent Pre*vent", v. i. To come before the usual time. [Obs.] Strawberries . . . will prevent and come early. --Bacon.

Meaning of Prevent from wikipedia

- Look up prevention or prevent in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Prevention may refer to: Preventive healthcare, measures to prevent diseases or injuries...
- A gybe preventer, preventer, or jibe-guard, is a mechanical device on a sailing vessel which limits the boom's ability to swing unexpectedly across the...
- A blowout preventer (BOP) (pronounced B-O-P) is a specialized valve or similar mechanical device, used to seal, control and monitor oil and gas wells...
- healthcare, or prophylaxis, is the application of healthcare measures to prevent diseases. Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors...
- vaccine-preventable disease is an infectious disease for which an effective preventive vaccine exists. If a person acquires a vaccine-preventable disease...
- field or when the ball is bowled illegally. The fielding team aims to prevent runs by dismissing batters (so they are "out"). Dismissal can occur in...
- defensive team (referred to as the fielding team) is to prevent batters from becoming runners, and to prevent runners advancing around the bases. A run is scored...
- The prevent defense is a defensive alignment in American football that s****s to prevent the offense from completing a long p**** or scoring a touchdown...
- Street parlance) is a financial regulatory instrument that is in place to prevent stock market crashes from occurring, and is implemented by the relevant...
- virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system. It is a preventable disease. It can be managed with treatment and become a manageable chronic...