prevention
intermediateB2/prɪˈvɛnʃən/ · pre-ven-tion
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Meanings
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
کسی چیز کے وقوع یا پیدائش کو روکنے کا عمل۔
روک تھام
rok thaam
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- disease prevention
- prevention methods
- accident prevention
Example Sentences
Prevention is better than cure.
روک تھام علاج سے بہتر ہے۔
Rok thaam ilaaj se behtar hai.
The prevention of diseases is essential for public health.
بیماریوں کی روک تھام عوامی صحت کے لئے ضروری ہے۔
Bimariyon ki rok thaam aawami sehat ke liye zaroori hai.
They invested in prevention strategies to reduce accidents.
انہوں نے حادثات کو کم کرنے کے لئے روک تھام کی حکمت عملیوں میں سرمایہ کاری کی۔
Unhoon ne haadsaat ko kam karne ke liye rok thaam ki hikmat-e-amliyon mein sarmaaya kari ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'pre' as 'before' and 'vention' as 'event' – preventing something before it happens.
Imagine a barrier stopping a flood - a strong image of prevention.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھنے والا ہمیشہ محفوظ رہتا ہے۔
Aage barhne wala hamesha mehfooz rehta hai.
The one who prepares in advance always stays safe.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "praeventio" — to foresee, to prevent
First known use: 15th century
The term 'prevention' originated from the Latin word 'praeventio', which means to foresee or prevent something from happening. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language.