Pronunciation: /bæn/
noun an official or legal prohibition
A1 Smoking is not allowed on this train. It is against the ban.
A2 The government imposed a ban on single-use plastic bags to reduce pollution.
B1 The ban on large gatherings was put in place to prevent the spread of the virus.
B2 The ban on certain medications was lifted after further research proved their safety.
C1 The ban on alcohol sales during certain hours was met with mixed reactions from the public.
C2 The ban on political protests was seen as a violation of freedom of speech by many activists.
verb to officially or legally prohibit
A1 Smoking is banned in this area.
A2 The school banned students from using their phones during class.
B1 The government is considering banning single-use plastics to reduce pollution.
B2 The company banned employees from accessing social media websites on company computers.
C1 The country banned the sale of certain medications without a prescription.
C2 The organization decided to ban all forms of discrimination in the workplace.
formal The government decided to impose a ban on smoking in public places.
informal They banned me from entering the club because I forgot my ID.
slang I can't believe they banned me from the party for no reason!
figurative She felt like there was a ban on her happiness after the breakup.
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