ban

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

to officially or legally prohibit something

Example Sentences

The government banned smoking in public places.

The government banned smoking in public places.

Example Expressions

ban from

Synonyms

prohibit, forbid, outlaw, bar, restrict

Entry 1

prohibit, forbid, outlaw, bar

Entry 2

prohibit, forbid, outlaw, restrict, bar

Antonyms

allow, permit, authorize, approve

Entry 1

allow, permit, authorize, approve

Entry 2

allow, permit

Collocations

ban smoking, total ban, lift the ban, impose a ban, nationwide ban, lift a ban, ban completely

Entry 1

ban smoking, total ban, lift the ban, impose a ban, nationwide ban

Entry 2

ban smoking, impose a ban, lift a ban, ban completely