🚫ban

verb
/bæn/

Meaning

to officially or legally prohibit something
to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example Sentences

The government banned smoking in public places.

The government banned smoking in public places.

Example Expressions

ban from

Synonyms

prohibit, forbid, outlaw, restrict, bar
Entry 1
prohibit, forbid, outlaw, restrict, bar
Entry 2
prohibit, forbid, outlaw, bar

Antonyms

allow, permit, authorize, approve
Entry 1
allow, permit
Entry 2
allow, permit, authorize, approve

Collocations

ban smoking, impose a ban, lift a ban, ban completely, total ban, lift the ban, nationwide ban
Entry 1
ban smoking, impose a ban, lift a ban, ban completely
Entry 2
ban smoking, total ban, lift the ban, impose a ban, nationwide ban

More Example Sentences

I live in Bangladesh.

I come from Bangladesh.

How do I get to the bank?

How much are the bananas?

Is there a bank near here?

My favorite band is The Beatles.

How can I get to the bank from here?

I went to Bandarban with my siblings.

I would like to reserve a ticket from Bangkok to Sylhet.

Hello, I am looking for a band-aid. Do you have them here?

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