Ban

Pronunciation: /ˈbæn/

Ban (verb)

  1. to officially stop something from being done or used.

Examples

  • They decided to ban smoking in public areas.
  • The school will ban the use of mobile phones during classes.

Common collocations: ban smoking, ban the use, ban completely, impose a ban, lift the ban

Ban (noun)

  1. an official rule that stops something from being done or used.

Examples

  • The ban on plastic bags has reduced waste.
  • There is a ban on loud music after 10 PM.

Synonyms of Ban

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Ban

  • — when discussing permissions
  • — when discussing legal or official permissions