prohibit

Type: verb

Definitions: (verb) If something is prohibited, it cannot be done.

Examples: (verb) The use of a password prohibits access to outsiders. (verb) Company policy is to prohibit dogs from entering the store. (verb) The laws were changed to prohibit the use of certain drugs.

Synonyms: verbs: ban, stop, block.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 7 E