bans

[bæns]

bans Definition

• 1. prohibit especially by legal means
• 2. a decree that prohibits something

Using bans: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bans" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The government bans smoking in public places.

• Example

  The school bans the use of cellphones during class hours.

• Example

  The ban on plastic bags will take effect next month.

• Example

  The company issued a ban on overtime work.

bans Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bans

• forbid
• prohibit
• outlaw
• bar
• veto

Antonyms for bans

• allow
• permit

Phrases with bans

• ban on

  a formal or official prohibition of something

  Example

  There is a ban on smoking in this area.

• lift the ban

  to remove or end a prohibition or restriction

  Example

  The government has decided to lift the ban on travel to certain countries.

• ban the bomb

  a slogan used by anti-nuclear activists to call for the banning of nuclear weapons

  Example

  The protesters were chanting 'Ban the bomb!' during the rally.

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Summary: bans in Brief

'Bans' [bæns] refers to the act of prohibiting something, often through legal means. It can also refer to a formal decree that prohibits something. Examples of bans include smoking in public places, the use of cellphones during class hours, and overtime work. Phrases like 'ban on' and 'lift the ban' are commonly used in relation to bans.