prevention

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или практику предотвращения чего-либо, часто используемое в контексте здоровья, безопасности или защиты.

A noun referring to the act or practice of stopping something from happening or arising, often used in contexts of health, safety, or security.

uncountable

1. Act of stopping somethingB2formal

   The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

   Предотвращение

   • Prevention is better than cure.
   • The government invested in crime prevention programs.
   • Regular exercise is key to disease prevention.

   Synonymsavoidancedeterrenceforestallinghindranceinterceptionobstructionobviationpreclusionprohibitionthwarting

   Antonymsallowancecausationinducementpermission

2. Precautionary measureB2formal

   A measure taken in advance to prevent something undesirable.

   Профилактическая мера

   • Fire prevention measures include installing smoke detectors.
   • The company implemented fraud prevention protocols.
   • Vaccination is an important form of disease prevention.

   Synonymsinsuranceprecautionprophylacticprotectionsafeguard