verb
prohibit
pruh-HIH-biht
verb
1
To forbid something officially, usually by law or rule.
"The new law prohibits smoking in public buildings."
"Club rules prohibit guests from bringing outside food."
How to Use Prohibit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo officially ban or forbid.
Common pairings
strictly prohibited
prohibit the use of
prohibit smoking
Word Forms
prohibited past tense, prohibits singular
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Etymology
From Latin prohibeo, "to hold back, prevent."