preventing
v.v. stopping something from happening or keeping someone from doing something. You use this when you want to make sure a problem does not start.
v. acting to stop an event from occurring or to hinder a person from carrying out an action. The present participle form of 'prevent', often used in gerund constructions.
Wearing a seatbelt is essential for preventing serious injuries.
The new security cameras are very effective at preventing shoplifting during the busy holiday season.
By implementing stricter environmental regulations, the government aims at preventing further degradation of the local ecosystem while encouraging sustainable industrial growth.
Transitive verb; frequently followed by a direct object and the preposition 'from' plus a gerund.
preventing him to gopreventing him from goingThe verb 'prevent' takes the pattern 'prevent someone from doing something' rather than an infinitive with 'to'.