prohibit
verb
pro·hib·it
prō-ˈhi-bət 
prə-
prohibited; prohibiting; prohibits
Examples of prohibit in a Sentence
The rules prohibit dating a coworker.
The prison's electric fence prohibits escape.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Under the law, mobile app stores are barred from offering TikTok and internet hosting services are prohibited from delivering the service to American users.
—Haleluya Hadero, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
Direct interference with another institution’s committed player and contractual interests is prohibited by NCAA tampering rules and the law.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Passengers are prohibited from using or charging the device at any point during the flight.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Prohibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prohibit. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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prohibit
verb
pro·hib·it
prō-ˈhib-ət
1
: to forbid by authority
prohibit parking
2
: to make impossible
the high walls prohibit escape
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