physically prevent

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

To stop something using one's body or a physical barrier.

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Examples (10)

  • The security guard had to physically prevent the uninvited guest from entering the building.
  • High walls and barbed wire physically prevent unauthorized access to the military base.
  • Despite his efforts, he couldn't physically prevent the rock from falling.
  • The strong current physically prevented the swimmers from reaching the shore.
  • She used her body to physically prevent the door from being forced open.
  • In a desperate move, the protestors tried to physically prevent the construction crew from starting work.
  • The collapsed bridge will physically prevent any vehicles from crossing the river.
  • His injury will physically prevent him from participating in the marathon.
  • The police were forced to physically prevent the crowd from surging forward.
  • To physically prevent the spread of the virus, strict lockdown measures were implemented.