ban
1 of 2verb/bæn/
Forms:bans,banning,banned,banned
1
to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice
B1transitive- Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species.
- The social media platform implemented a new policy to ban hate speech and discriminatory content.
- The company decided to ban smoking in all of its office buildings to promote a healthier work environment.
- In an effort to combat illegal fishing practices, the government banned the use of drift nets in its territorial waters.
- The international community came together to ban the trade of ivory.
2
to impose a restriction or prohibition on use or distribution of certain items
transitive- The concert venue banned outside food and beverages to maintain cleanliness and profitability.
- The toy was banned due to safety concerns, as it posed a risk to children.
- The government decided to ban single-use plastic bags in an effort to reduce environmental pollution.
- The school board voted to ban sugary snacks and beverages from campus vending machines.
- Performance-enhancing drugs are strictly banned in professional sports to maintain fair competition.
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3
to officially prevent someone from engaging in a particular activity, behavior, or action
transitive- The troublemaker was banned from the shopping mall after repeatedly causing disturbances.
- Due to his unruly behavior, the patron was banned from the bar for a month.
- The notorious pickpocket was banned from the train station after several incidents of theft were reported.
- The school administration decided to ban the bully from the playground.
- After multiple warnings, the disruptive student was banned from the library for a week.
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