ban

[bæn]

ban Definition

to forbid something, especially officially.

Using ban: Examples

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

• Example

  The government has banned smoking in public places.

• Example

  The school has banned the use of cellphones during class.

• Example

  The company banned the use of plastic bags.

• Example

  The country has banned the import of certain goods.

ban Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ban

• prohibit
• bar
• forbid
• outlaw
• veto

Antonyms for ban

• allow
• permit
• authorize

Phrases with ban

• ban on

  a formal or official prohibition of something

  Example

  There is a ban on smoking in this building.

• lift the ban

  to remove a ban or prohibition

  Example

  The government has decided to lift the ban on certain products.

• 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: ban in Brief

The verb 'ban' [bæn] means to officially forbid something. It is often used in contexts such as smoking, cellphone use, and plastic bags. 'Ban on' refers to a formal prohibition, while 'lift the ban' means to remove it. The slogan 'ban the bomb' is used by anti-nuclear activists to call for the banning of nuclear weapons.