verb
prohibit
pruh-HIB-it/prəˈhɪbɪt/
To forbid or prevent something from being done or happening.
The park official prohibits feeding the ducks and points to the no-feeding sign.
Etymology
Holding something away gives the image of keeping it back or preventing it. In the selected sense, that restraint takes the form of an authoritative ban.
In context
to consider approval and concept of an ordinance adopting chapter 7.144 of the Santa Cruz County code to prohibit the use of force against children
More examples
- The lease prohibits pets in the building.
- High costs prohibit many families from traveling abroad.
- Smoking is prohibited throughout the hospital.
Forms
prohibit · prohibits · prohibited · prohibiting
prohibition noun — An official rule that forbids something.
prohibitive adjective — So costly that it prevents action.