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CEFR B1 · Verbs
ban
/bæn/ 📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)
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Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To ban something means to officially forbid it, making it not allowed by law or rule. This can apply to activities, products, or behaviors.
Synonyms
forbid
prohibit
outlaw
disallow
Antonyms
allow
permit
authorize
approve
Translations
ban in your language
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عربي
أن تحظر شيئًا يعني أن تمنعه رسميًا، مما يجعله غير مسموح به بموجب القانون أو القاعدة.
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اردو
کسی چیز پر پابندی لگانے کا مطلب ہے اسے سرکاری طور پر ممنوع قرار دینا۔
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हिंदी
किसी चीज़ पर प्रतिबंध लगाने का मतलब है उसे आधिकारिक तौर पर मना करना।
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中文
禁止某事意味着官方不允许它发生。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
When you ban something, you say it's not allowed. It means it's against the rules. People cannot do it anymore.
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Memory TipRemember 'ban' sounds like 'can't' – if something is banned, you can't do it.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The city council decided to ban (officially forbid) smoking in all public parks.
Many schools ban (not allow) the use of mobile phones during class time.
The new law will ban (make illegal) the sale of certain chemicals to the public.
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