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[Rioxn]

I want to say: working as a team can prevent the problems when working independently
can I use "neutralize" to replace "prevent"?
which is better or any other suggestions?

thank you

[cgage2]

Be careful using the word neutralize in this case. It sounds slightly pretentious. In earlier times, this word was used in scientific context.
Another example would be a military term: "neutralize the enemy".
In these days it can even sound "Trekky"*
*Trekky: as in Star Trek jargon
"The Kilingons have neutralized our force field!"

This is not a question of correct or incorrect English. It is a question of style and therefore could be subject to opinion.
I have just given you my opinion.

Working as a team can circumvent the problems of working independently.

[Rioxn]

thanks for your help!