prohibit
gb/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/ us/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
B2
Ingles
~ 2600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
formal
B2
action
1
Formally forbid by law or rules
To say that something is not allowed by law or rule.
Padron ng paggamit:
to prohibit [someone] from [doing something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
permit (Means to allow something, the direct opposite of prohibit.)
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authorize (To give official permission, opposite of official prohibition.)
Mga kolokasyon
strictly prohibit
|legally prohibit
|prohibit smoking
|prohibit entry
|prohibit use
Mga tema
law
|rules
|government
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
prohibit
IPA
GB/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
US/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt/
Mga pantig at diin
pro - hib - it (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hib)
Mga anyo ng salita
Verb
- Base: prohibit
- 3rd Person Singular: prohibits
- Present Participle: prohibiting
- Past: prohibited
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
prohibit by law
1/pɹoʊhˈɪbɪt bˈaɪ lˈɔ/
fixed phrase
formal
Make illegal by legislation
To make something illegal using official laws.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The facility strictly prohibits the use of cameras.
- Our terms strictly prohibit sharing your password.