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preventive measure

[prɪˈvɛntɪv ˈmɛʒər]
nounpl: preventive measures
medida preventiva
1. An action or procedure taken in advance to prevent something unwanted from happening
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
O exercício regular é uma medida preventiva contra doenças cardíacas.
2. A precautionary step taken to avoid problems, accidents, or negative outcomes
The company implemented preventive measures to reduce workplace injuries.
A empresa implementou medidas preventivas para reduzir acidentes no local de trabalho.
Synonyms
precautionary measurepreventative measureprecautionsafeguardprophylactic measure
Antonyms
corrective measureremedial actioncurative measure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medida preventiva
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
medida preventiva
Standard usage in business and health contexts
Portugal
medida preventiva
Standard European Portuguese equivalent
General Brazilian
ação preventiva
Alternative form emphasizing the action aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevention is better than cure
take preventive measures
implement preventive measures
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