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/bæn/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An official or legal prohibition.
There is a ban on smoking in public places in many cities.
A decree or order that forbids something.
The city council put a ban on fireworks during the summer.
verb
To prohibit or restrict something officially.
The government decided to ban all plastic bags to reduce pollution.
To bar someone from a certain place or activity.
He was banned from the club for violating the rules.
Etymology
Originating from the Old English 'bannan', meaning 'to summon, command, or proclaim'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ban together
To unite or come together for a common purpose.
ban on
A legal or formal prohibition concerning something.
Related Words
prohibition
The act of forbidding something.
censure
Express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement.
Slang Meanings
To stop doing something or block someone.
They totally banned him from the group chat.
To exclude someone from a social setting.
She got banned from the party for being too loud.