prohibit

CEFRB2

/pɹəˈhɪbɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To officially stop something from being done or used.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To forbid, disallow, or proscribe officially; to make illegal or illicit.

Examples

  • Many countries have passed laws to prohibit people from smoking in public places.

  • Shame can limit what the law does not prohibit.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/

Deep Dive

More examples

In context

  • The bad roads prohibit speeding.

  • Crossing the border without permission is prohibited.

  • The restaurant prohibits smoking on the patio.

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Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English prohibiten, from Latin prohibeō (“to fend off, prevent, prohibit”) (through past participle prohibitus).