Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prevenir
verb
/preˈvenɪr/
Definition
To prevent or to take action to stop something from happening.
Examples
- To prevenir diseases, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- The measures taken will prevenir the spread of the virus.
- Training can prevenir accidents in the workplace.
Meaning
To act in advance to avoid a particular occurrence or to keep something from happening.
Synonyms
- avoid
- stop
- forestall
- hamper
- thwart