CEFR A2

ban

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: stop, forbid, prohibit, outlaw

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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."

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