English / word
ban
noun, verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
an official or legal prohibition; or to officially forbid something
In context
01
There is a ban on loud music after 10 pm.
02
The school may ban phones during exams.
Synonyms
forbid,bar,prohibit
Antonyms
allow,permit,approve
Collocations
impose a ban,lift a ban,total ban
Verb forms
Past: banned · Past participle: banned · -ing: banning