ban
Translation
to ban, to prohibit, to forbid
Examples
The city decided to ban plastic bags.
The city decided to ban plastic bags.
He was banned from driving for a year.
He was banned from driving for a year.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to prohibit (sth.) The city banned plastic bags.
((sb.)) ((from sth./-ing)) to prohibit (sb.) from (sth./doing sth.) He was banned from driving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prohibit, forbid, outlaw; Antonyms: permit, allow, authorize
Etymology
From Old English 'bannan' (to summon, command), which later developed the sense 'to prohibit'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a large red sign with the word 'BAN' on it, like a stop sign for an activity.