Translation of "prevent" into Dutch

verhinderen, voorkomen, beletten are the top translations of "prevent" into Dutch.

prevent verb grammar

(transitive) To stop; to keep (from happening). [from 16th c.] [..]

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  • verhinderen

    verb

    to keep from happening [..]

    Now you're preventing us investigating the murder of an innocent girl.

    Nu verhinder je ons de moord van een onschuldig meisje te onderzoeken.

  • voorkomen

    verb

    ervoor zorgen dat iets niet gebeurt [..]

    Shut the window to prevent catching a cold.

    Sluit het raam om te voorkomen dat je kou vat.

  • beletten

    verb

    To avoid the occurrence of an event.

    Our humanitarian workers continue to face countless administrative obstacles preventing them from effectively doing their job.

    Onze medewerkers ter plaatse stuiten continu op administratieve hinderpalen die hen beletten hun taak efficiënt uit te voeren.

  • Less frequent translations

    • verhoeden
    • belemmeren
    • doorkruisen
    • storen
    • stremmen
    • weerhouden
    • hinderen
    • impediëren

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