prevention
nounfeminine/pɾɨvẽˈsɐ̃w̃/high
pre·ven·ção
Definition
The action of stopping something from happening or arising, especially to avoid harm or risk.
Disease prevention is a key goal of public health.
Crime prevention requires community involvement.
Common collocations
disease preventioncrime preventionprevention measuresprevention campaign
Idiomatic expressions
- Prevention is better than cure.
Etymology
Do latim 'praeventio, -onis'.