prevent
verb
to stop something from happening
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to prevent something from happening or developing in the correct way
to prevent something from taking place
to prevent something from happening
to prevent something from happening
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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