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prevent entry
[prɪˈvɛnt ˈɛntri]
verb phrase
impedir a entrada
1.
to stop someone or something from entering a place or situation
The security guard prevented entry to the restricted area.
O segurança impediu a entrada na área restrita.
2.
to block or obstruct access
The locked door prevented entry into the building.
A porta trancada impediu a entrada no edifício.
Synonyms
block entry
deny access
bar entry
obstruct entry
hinder access
stop entry
Antonyms
allow entry
permit access
grant entry
facilitate entry
enable access
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
impedir a entrada
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
barrar a entrada
informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
bloquear a entrada
commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
impedir a entrada
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep someone out
shut the door on someone
lock someone out
no entry allowed
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