preventer

Meanings

• Noun

  A device or measure taken to stop or hinder something from happening.

  - "The use of sunscreen is a preventer against skin cancer."
  - "Installing a security system is a preventer against burglary."

• Verb

  To keep something from happening or being done.

  - "The teacher prevented the students from leaving the classroom early."
  - "The government prevented a war from breaking out."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preventer
preventer , meter , terrier , centre , letter

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Variants

List of all variants of preventer that leads to same result
prevent , preventabilities , preventability , preventable , prevented , preventer , preventers , preventible , preventing , prevents

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Etymology

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From Old French 'prevenir' meaning 'to come before, to warn, to prevent'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preventer' is commonly used in sailing to refer to a device used to prevent a sail from luffing (turning towards the wind).

2. In aviation, a preventer is a device used to prevent the propeller from rotating when the engine is not running.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: An object, person, or circumstance that slows down or stops progress. Preventer and obstacle are related concepts as a preventer is a measure taken to remove or overcome an obstacle.

2. risk management: The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks to minimize their impact. Preventer is a tool used in risk management to prevent potential risks from occurring.

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Culture

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In literature, 'preventer' is used metaphorically to describe actions taken to prevent a crisis or disaster. In music, a preventer is a device used in drumming to mute certain drums or cymbals.

How to Memorize "preventer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lock as a preventer, keeping unwanted things out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preventer' with the word 'protector'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P is for Preventer, P is for Protection' to remember the meaning of the word.

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