Prohibits Meaning in English

word · lemma: prohibit

US

pɹoʊˈhɪbəts

pro-HIB-its

UK

pɹəhˈɪbɪts

pruh-HIB-its

Definition

Stops or officially forbids something from being done, often by law or rule.

Usage & Nuances

Used in formal and legal contexts. Common in sentences like 'The law prohibits...' or 'Company policy prohibits...'. Only used for official or strict rules, not personal preferences. Don't confuse with 'prevents' (stops, but not always by rule).

• Spanish: prohíbe
• Portuguese (BR): proíbe
• Portuguese (PT): proíbe
• Chinese (Simplified): 禁止
• Chinese (Traditional): 禁止
• Hindi: रोकता है
• Arabic: يمنع
• Bengali: নিষিদ্ধ করে - আটকায়
• Russian: запрещает
• Japanese: 禁止する
• Vietnamese: cấm
• Korean: 금지하다
• Turkish: yasaklar
• Urdu: منع کرتا ہے
• Indonesian: melarang

Example Sentences

The school strictly prohibits smoking inside the building.

basic

My visa prohibits me from working in the country.

basic

The park prohibits feeding the animals.

basic

Company policy prohibits personal phone calls during work hours.

natural

The new law prohibits texting while driving.

natural

Their religion prohibits eating certain foods.

natural