to stop something from proceeding by creating a barrier
(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly
to suddenly and forcefully break and release what is inside
to naturally lose interest or stop doing something, especially a habit or behavior, as one matures or gets older
to stop somebody or something from entering a specific area or place
to prevent someone from getting involved in a particular situation, matter, etc.
to prevent someone from entering a place by securing the entrance with a lock
to prevent something from occurring or someone from doing something
to intentionally avoid paying attention to something so that it does not effect one in a negative way
to forcefully end something, often a negative or undesirable situation
to begin taking the early steps regarding an action, project, or goal
(in basketball) to position oneself between an opponent and the basket to secure a rebound
