Banning Meaning in English

word · lemma: ban

US

ˈbænɪŋ

BAN-ing

UK

bˈænɪŋ

BAN-ing

Definition

The act of officially not allowing something, usually by law or authority. 'Banning' describes the ongoing process of making something forbidden.

Usage & Nuances

'Banning' is the gerund form of 'ban'. Used most often about laws (e.g., banning smoking), internet actions (banning users), or policy debates. Common with 'from' (banning someone from entering). Not slang; neutral/formal.

• Spanish: prohibición (en curso/aplicada) - vetar (acción en curso)
• Portuguese (BR): proibição (em andamento/aplicada) - banir (ação em andamento)
• Portuguese (PT): proibição (em andamento/aplicada) - banir (ação em andamento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 禁止（正在进行/实施的动作）
• Chinese (Traditional): 禁止（正在進行/實施的動作）
• Hindi: प्रतिबंध (लगा रहे हैं)
• Arabic: حظر (جارٍ تنفيذه)
• Bengali: নিষিদ্ধকরণ
• Russian: запрещение
• Japanese: 禁止
• Vietnamese: cấm
• Korean: 금지
• Turkish: yasaklama
• Urdu: پابندی
• Indonesian: pelarangan

Example Sentences

The city is banning smoking in public parks.

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They are banning cell phones at school.

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The government is banning toxic chemicals.

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They're talking about banning plastic bags entirely next year.

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Some social media sites are banning fake news accounts.

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Is banning junk food ads on TV really going to help?

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