Meaning & use
fire prevention
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UK/ˈfaɪə prɪˈvenʃn/
US/ˈfaɪər prɪˈvenʃn/
Meaning
noununcountable
The actions and measures taken to stop fires from starting or to limit their damage.
Grammar: No plural and no article: Fire prevention is important. Not 'a fire prevention'.
Patterns
- fire prevention measures
- fire prevention tips
- fire prevention week
The school teaches fire prevention to young children.
Checking electrical wiring is an important part of fire prevention.
Fire prevention measures saved the factory from serious damage.
Common combinations
- fire prevention measures
- The city introduced new fire prevention measures after the blaze.
- fire prevention tips
- The website offers fire prevention tips for homeowners.
- fire prevention week
- During Fire Prevention Week, firefighters visit schools.
- fire prevention training
- All staff must complete fire prevention training.
Synonyms and how they differ
- fire safety
- A broader term that includes prevention and also what to do during a fire; 'fire prevention' focuses only on stopping fires before they start.
Word family
- fire prevention officer noun
- A person whose job is to inspect buildings and advise on fire prevention.
Practice
The fire department gave a talk on fire ___ at the community center.
Choose one answer.
The noun 'prevention' is needed after 'on'. 'Prevent' is a verb, 'preventive' is an adjective, and 'preventing' is a gerund that would not fit this fixed phrase.
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