bar
Meaning
To bar means to prevent someone from entering a place or to prohibit them from doing something.
💡 A common mistake is using "bar" without specifying what is being barred.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
arrived
at
the
small
theater
early
because
I
wanted
a
good
seat
for
the
new
play
.
When
a
man
tried
to
enter
without
a
ticket
,
the
usher
politely
barred
him
and
explained
the
rules
.
Because
the
check
was
calm
and
clear
,
the
audience
remained
quiet
and
the
performance
started
on
time
.
I
had
been
reading
the
program
while
waiting
,
so
I
already
knew
the
main
character's
background
.
The
lights
went
down
and
I
felt
ready
to
enjoy
the
show
without
any
distractions
.
Common Phrases
bar entry
bar access
bar from doing
Synonyms
Antonyms
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