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ban
This term carries a heavy weight of authority and permanence, typically implying a legal or institutional mandate rather than a personal preference. It suggests a hard line that cannot be crossed without facing penalties, often evoking a sense of exclusion or censorship.
As a noun, the word is used for both general prohibitions and specific punishments. While it is generally countable, it frequently appears in the singular to describe a broad policy, such as a travel ban or a weapons ban.
Meanings
To officially or legally prohibit something from being done, used, or possessed.
The government decided to ban smoking in all public buildings.
To forbid a person from entering a place or participating in an activity as a punishment.
The athlete was banned from competition for using performance enhancing drugs.
An official or legal prohibition of a particular activity or item.
The city council imposed a ban on plastic bags to reduce pollution.
Examples
They ban dogs here.
Do not ban it.
We ban loud music.
The school banned cell phones.
He was banned from the club.
The city banned old cars.
The teacher banned snacks in class.
The king banned magic in the city.
They banned the app for security reasons.
The regime imposed a strict ban on press.
I apologize for the ban on your account.
The board voted to ban the toxic chemical.
Phrasal Verbs
ban from
to prohibit someone from entering a place or participating in an activity
The player was banned from the league for a year.