1. To stop or hinder someone or something from reaching, achieving, or arriving at a desired objective or destination
The security measures were designed to prevent the target from escaping.
As medidas de segurança foram elaboradas para impedir o alvo de escapar.
2. In military or tactical contexts, to block the advancement or completion of a mission objective
Our team's goal is to prevent the target from reaching the designated zone.
O objetivo da nossa equipa é impedir o alvo de chegar à zona designada.