ban (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /bæn/

Definition

To officially or legally prohibit something from being done, used, or sold.

Examples

• Smoking is banned in all public buildings.

• The country has banned the import of endangered species.

• The internet company banned the user for violating their terms of service.

How to Use ban

ban on (prepositional phrase)

A prohibition against something. — "The city has a ban on plastic bags."

ban from (prepositional phrase)

To prohibit someone from doing or being in a place. — "He was banned from driving for two years."

Synonyms of ban

Words with a similar meaning to ban:

• stop
• forbid
• prohibit
• outlaw

Antonyms of ban

Words with the opposite meaning to ban:

• allow
• permit
• authorize

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