to take actions to prevent something harmful from happening
Maßnahmen ergreifen, um etwas Schädliches zu verhindern (maassnahmen ergreifen, um etwas schaedliches zu verhindern)
"People should take precautions against mosquito bites to prevent dengue."
"Menschen sollten Vorkehrungen gegen Mückenstiche treffen, um Dengue zu verhindern." (Menschen sollten Vorkehrungen gegen Mückenstiche treffen, um Dengue zu verhindern.)
to study something again before an exam
to compensate for something bad or wrong you did
to remove obstacles between people or groups
to suddenly start burning
to make a formal request for a job or position
to gradually relax or relieve tension