1. present participle of prevent; stopping something from happening or someone from doing something
Usage: present participle form

Examples

• The security guard is preventing unauthorized access to the building.
• Regular exercise is effective in preventing heart disease.
• The new law aims at preventing discrimination in the workplace.
• She’s preventing her children from watching too much television.
• The vaccine is successful in preventing the spread of infection.
• Heavy rain is preventing the outdoor concert from taking place.