Prohibit

Pronunciation: /prəˈhɪbɪt/

Definitions of prohibit

verb to formally forbid by law, rule, or other authority

Example Sentences

A1 Smoking is prohibited in this area.

A2 The sign clearly prohibits parking on Sundays.

B1 The school prohibits students from using their phones during class.

B2 The company policy prohibits employees from discussing confidential information with outsiders.

C1 The law prohibits the sale of alcohol to minors.

C2 The government has prohibited all flights to the country due to safety concerns.

Examples of prohibit in a Sentence

formal The new law will prohibit smoking in all public places.

informal My mom prohibits me from staying out past midnight.

slang They have a strict 'no phones' policy at that restaurant, they basically prohibit any phone use.

figurative Fear should not prohibit you from pursuing your dreams.

Grammatical Forms of prohibit

• past tense: prohibited
• plural: prohibits
• comparative: more prohibited
• superlative: most prohibited
• present tense: prohibit
• future tense: will prohibit
• perfect tense: has prohibited
• continuous tense: is prohibiting
• singular: prohibits
• positive degree: prohibit
• infinitive: to prohibit
• gerund: prohibiting
• participle: prohibited

Origin and Evolution of prohibit

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prohibit' originated from the Latin word 'prohibere' which means to hold back or keep away.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prohibit' has retained its original meaning of forbidding or preventing something from happening.