Collocations for prevent - verb
ADV.
effectively, successfully
This new legislation effectively prevents us from trading.
This new legislation effectively prevents us from trading.
forcibly, physically
VERB + PREVENT
be able/unable to, can/could
No one can prevent you from attending this meeting.
No one can prevent you from attending this meeting.
attempt to, seek to, take action/steps to, try to | help (to)
A good sun cream will help prevent sunburn.
A good sun cream will help prevent sunburn.
be designed to | be/do nothing to
There was nothing to prevent him setting up in business on the premises. | The whole affair is an outrage and the authorities have done nothing to prevent it.
There was nothing to prevent him setting up in business on the premises. | The whole affair is an outrage and the authorities have done nothing to prevent it.
PREP.
from
They took action to prevent the disease from spreading.
They took action to prevent the disease from spreading.
PHRASES
aimed at preventing sth
new measures aimed at preventing accidents
new measures aimed at preventing accidents
action/measures to prevent sth, an attempt to prevent sth, in order to prevent sth
Action must be swift in order to prevent further damage.
Action must be swift in order to prevent further damage.