prohibit

verb
UK: /prəˈhɪbɪt/
US: /proʊˈhɪbɪt/

  1. To stop something from being done by making a rule or law.

    1. The sign prohibit parking here at any time.
    2. Laws prohibit discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

  2. To officially prevent something by legal means.

    1. Alcohol is prohibit in the park, so please don't bring some.
    2. The new regulations prohibit companies from sharing customer data without consent.

Synonyms

ban restrict outlaw prevent forbid

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prohibit" in English means: To stop something from being done by making a rule or law., To officially prevent something by legal means..

The phonetic transcription of "prohibit" is /prəˈhɪbɪt/ in British English and /proʊˈhɪbɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prohibit": ban, restrict, outlaw, prevent, forbid.

Example usage of "prohibit": "The sign prohibit parking here at any time.". More examples on the page.