prevention

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou prática de evitar que algo aconteça, impedindo ou reduzindo riscos; usado com frequência nos contextos de saúde, segurança e proteção.

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

incontável

1. Act of stopping somethingB2formal

   The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

   Prevenção

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

   Sinônimosavoidancedeterrenceforestallinghindranceinterceptionobstructionobviationpreclusionprohibitionthwarting

   Antônimosallowancecausationinducementpermission

2. Precautionary measureB2formal

   A measure taken in advance to prevent something undesirable.

   Medida preventiva

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

   Sinônimosinsuranceprecautionprophylacticprotectionsafeguard