prohibit
gb/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/ us/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
B2
Inggeris
~ 2600
Makna
0 makna
Kata kerja
formal
B2
action
1
Formally forbid by law or rules
To say that something is not allowed by law or rule.
Corak penggunaan:
to prohibit [someone] from [doing something]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prohibit' with 'prevent'. 'Prohibit' means to make something illegal or against the rules, while 'prevent' means to stop something from happening physically or practically.
Sinonim
forbid (More common in everyday English; can be less formal than 'prohibit'.)
|
ban (Often used in public or media contexts; may sound stronger and more absolute.)
Antonim
permit (Means to allow something, the direct opposite of prohibit.)
|
authorize (To give official permission, opposite of official prohibition.)
Kolokasi
strictly prohibit
|legally prohibit
|prohibit smoking
|prohibit entry
|prohibit use
Tema
law
|rules
|government
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- The new law will prohibit the sale of alcohol after midnight.
- Most schools prohibit students from using mobile phones during class.
- The park strictly prohibits feeding the animals.
- Our company policy prohibits smoking inside the building.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- The school prohibits running in the hall.
- This city prohibits parking here.
- My parents prohibit me from staying out late.
- They prohibit smoking in restaurants.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
prohibit
IPA
GB/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
US/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
Suku kata dan tekanan
pro - hib - it (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hib)
Bentuk kata
Verb
- Base: prohibit
- 3rd Person Singular: prohibits
- Present Participle: prohibiting
- Past: prohibited
Keluarga kata
Forms
prohibits
verb
prohibiting
verb
prohibited
verb
Core family
prohibition
noun B2
prohibitive
adjective C1
Related words
prohibitively
adverb C1
Advanced or less common
prohibitory
adjective
prohibitionist
noun
Ungkapan
prohibit by law
1/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
Make illegal by legislation
To make something illegal using official laws.
Contoh
- Selling these products is prohibited by law.
- The act prohibits discrimination by law.
prohibit from doing
1/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt fɹˈʌm dˈuɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
Officially forbid someone from doing
To say that a person is not allowed to do something by rule or law.
Contoh
- The rules prohibit employees from accepting gifts from clients.
- His criminal record prohibits him from owning a firearm.
strictly prohibit
1/stɹˈɪktli pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
Firmly and completely forbid
To say very clearly that something is not allowed at all.
Contoh
- The facility strictly prohibits the use of cameras.
- Our terms strictly prohibit sharing your password.