Prevents

His low salary prevents him from buying the house.

Salt prevents food from perishing.

His advanced age prevents him from getting a job.

Prompt action prevents trouble in the future.

I regret that a previous engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation.

Air pollution prevents some plants from growing well.

Careful driving prevents accidents.

It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly.

The refrigerator prevents food from going bad.

A heath is often created or expanded by fire, which prevents the growth of trees.