prohibit
Pronunciación: [prəˈhɪbɪt]
Palabra
Contexto: «rules and laws»
(verb) to not allow something to happen. It's like saying, 'You cannot do this!' For example, if a school prohibits running in the halls, it means students must walk instead.
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The school prohibits students from using their phones during class.
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The teacher does not prohibit students from asking questions.
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What activities does the school prohibit on campus?
Contexto: «health and safety»
(verb) to keep something dangerous or harmful away by saying it’s not allowed. Think about rules that keep you safe, like when a pool prohibits diving in shallow water.
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The lifeguard prohibits running near the pool to prevent accidents.
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The lifeguard does not prohibit swimming in the pool.
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Why does the lifeguard prohibit jumping from the sides?
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