ban

[US]/bæn/
[UK]/bæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. prohibit, forbid
n. prohibition

Phrases & Collocations

ban smoking

ban on fireworks

ban on gambling

ban ki-moon

ban from

lift the ban

Example Sentences

There is a ban on smoking.

a complete ban on smoking.

blanket ban on tobacco advertising.

There is a ban on smoking in petrol stations.

a proposal to ban all trade in ivory.

a proposed ban on cigarette advertising.

the ban is to take effect in six months.

the mining ban would remain operative.

a move to ban all trade in ivory.

they claimed the ban was unlawful.

There was a ban on political protests during the pilgrimage.

a ban on homosexuals in the armed forces.

scientists are clamouring for a ban on all chlorine substances.

the government decreed a ban on any contact with the guerrillas.

a worldwide ban is currently under negotiation .

a permanent ban on the dumping of radioactive waste at sea.

a ban on dumping radioactive wastes in the sea.

The government has impeded an import ban unarm.

The union has imposed a ban on overtime.

The new law extends this ban beyond 2002.

Real-world Examples

The British Government says it's made a manifesto commitment to ban ivory completely.

Source: CRI Online February 2017 Collection

The Russian national team would be banned from the events.

Source: CNN 10 Student English December 2017 Collection

Twitter, on the other hand, has permanently banned him.

Source: VOA Daily Standard June 2021 Collection

Key West is not banning all sunscreens.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

There is no need to ban them.

Source: 50 Sample Essays for English Major Level 8 Exam Memorization

We need to renew the assault weapons ban.

Source: VOA Standard December 2015 Collection

Whoever the republican leadership is then banning it.

Source: NPR News May 2013 Compilation

Not to mention the global ban on ivory.

Source: Lost Girl Season 2

Editing human embryos used for reproduction is still banned.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American May 2020 Collection

Some countries have even banned smoking in public places.

Source: Lai Shih-Hsiung's Beginner American English (Volume 2)

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