safety, protection, defense, safeguard, assurance, shield, guard, preservation, security measures, security system, security protocol, security service, security detail, security force, security team,... [more]
stop - avert - avoid - hinder - impede - preclude - prohibit - thwart deter - forestall - obstruct - block - inhibit - restrain - intercept - counteract - stave off - fend off - ward off - check - halt - curb - foil - disallow - bar - exclude - forbid - ban - restrict - suppress - constrain - hamper - stymie - arrest - hold back - keep from - nip in the bud - put a stop to - rule out - shut out - head off - cut off - cut short - put an end to - keep at bay - keep under control - keep in check - keep out - keep down
The term 'prevent' refers to the act of stopping something from happening or arising. It involves taking proactive measures to deter or hinder an event, action, or process in advance. For example, preventive measures in healthcare aim to avoid disease and injury, rather than treating them after they occur. In various contexts, 'prevent' can imply different strategies, such as implementing security protocols to avert threats, educating people to reduce risks, or creating policies to circumvent adverse outcomes.