Prevent

Prevent - Other Definitions

• (v. t.) To go before; to precede; hence, to go before as a guide; to direct.
  
  
• (v. t.) To be beforehand with; to anticipate.
  
  
• (v. t.) To intercept; to hinder; to frustrate; to stop; to thwart.
  
  
• (v. i.) To come before the usual time.