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preventing
[/prɪˈventɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
prevenindo
1.
stopping something from happening or existing
Preventing disease is easier than treating it.
Prevenir a doença é mais fácil do que tratá-la.
2.
keeping someone from doing something
The security guard is preventing unauthorized access.
O guarda de segurança está impedindo o acesso não autorizado.
3.
making it impossible for something to occur
The vaccine is preventing infection in most patients.
A vacina está prevenindo infecção na maioria dos pacientes.
Synonyms
stopping
hindering
blocking
averting
impeding
thwarting
Antonyms
allowing
enabling
permitting
encouraging
facilitating
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
prevenindo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
prevenindo
common usage, also 'evitando' for emphasis on avoidance
Rio de Janeiro
prevenindo
standard usage
Portugal
prevenindo
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
preventing someone from doing something
preventing a catastrophe
preventing the spread of
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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