prohibit (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /prəʊˈhɪbɪt/
Definition
To formally forbid or ban something by law, rule, or other authority.
Examples
The new law will prohibit the sale of certain harmful chemicals.
Parents often prohibit their children from watching too much television.
The regulations prohibit any form of discrimination in the workplace.
How to Use prohibit
- prohibit someone from doing something (prepositional phrase)
- To prevent a person from performing a specific action. — "The doctor prohibited him from lifting heavy objects after his surgery."
- prohibit something (collocation)
- To officially ban or forbid an activity or item. — "The government decided to prohibit the import of certain goods."
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