meggátolni

Meggátolni is a Hungarian verb meaning to hinder, impede, or prevent an action or process from taking place. It is a transitive verb and is used to describe interventions that block or slow down something from happening, often in formal or technical contexts.

The infinitive is meggátolni. The stem is meg gátol-, with the prefix me- indicating a completion or disruption of the action. The root gát means barrier, obstruction. The verb is commonly found in compound forms such as meggátolja (he/she prevents), meggátolni (to prevent), meggátolta (he/she prevented), and meggátolják (they prevent).

Meggátolni is typically used with a direct object that indicates what is being prevented or blocked. It can refer to physical barriers, administrative measures, or the hindering of a process or plan. In nuance, it emphasizes the act of introducing an obstacle or constraint that stops or slows down the intended outcome, rather than merely delaying it.

Examples of usage include: A szabályozás meg gátolta a beruházás megkezdését. A vírus terjedésének meggátolása érdekében szigorú intézkedéseket vezettek be. A projekt megvalósulását a finanszírozás hiánya meggátolta. In contrast to synonyms like megakadályoz vagy megállít, meggátolni often implies a more explicit or formal barrier or intervention.

Related terms include megakadályoz (to prevent), megállít (to stop), and gátol (to hinder). The choice depends on nuance and the degree of active obstruction implied.