ban
Meaning
To ban something means to officially say that it is not allowed.
💡 A common mistake is to use "ban" with "to" (e.g., "ban to smoke" is incorrect).
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Last
week
the
city
decided
to
ban
scooters
from
the
old
bridge
because
it
was
unsafe
.
I
used
to
walk
there
every
day
,
so
I
read
the
new
signs
and
changed
my
route
.
Now
I
take
a
longer
path
through
the
park
and
I
enjoy
the
trees
and
the
quiet
.
Most
people
I
see
follow
the
rule
,
and
it
feels
calmer
and
safer
for
everyone
.
Common Phrases
ban a product
ban smoking
ban someone from a place
Synonyms
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