ban
Pronunciation: [bæn]
Word
Context: "prohibition"
(verb) to officially say that something is not allowed. When something is banned, you cannot do it or use it legally anymore.
Example
The school decided to ban chewing gum to keep the hallways clean.
Example
They did not ban the use of phones, so students kept using them in class.
Example
Why did the city decide to ban fireworks during the festival?
Context: "prohibition"
(noun) an official order that says something is not allowed. A ban means you cannot do or have something anymore.
Example
There is a ban on smoking in all public places in the city.
Example
Without a ban, people can smoke wherever they want.
Example
What activities are included in the ban on loud noises at night?
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