Prohibit from Meaning in English
expression
pɹoʊˈhɪbət/ /ˈfɹəm
pro-HIB-it frum
pɹəhˈɪbɪt/ /fɹˈɒm
pruh-HIB-it from
Definition
To officially or formally stop someone from doing something, often by using rules or laws.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in legal, formal, or academic contexts. Usually followed by a gerund: 'prohibit someone from doing'. Not interchangeable with 'prevent from', which is broader. Often found with authority subjects (laws, rules, regulations).
Spanish: prohibir que - impedir quePortuguese (BR): proibir dePortuguese (PT): proibir deChinese (Simplified): 禁止...做某事Chinese (Traditional): 禁止...做某事Hindi: से रोकनाArabic: يمنع منBengali: নিষিদ্ধ করা - বাধা দেওয়া (আইনগত বা আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে)Russian: запрещать - воспрещатьJapanese: ～を禁止するVietnamese: cấm - ngăn cấmKorean: 금지하다Turkish: yasaklamakUrdu: منع کرنا - روکنا (قانوناً یا ضابطہ کے تحت)Indonesian: melarang - melarang dari
Example Sentences
The law prohibits from smoking in public places.
basic
Some rules prohibit students from bringing phones to school.
basic
The city prohibits people from feeding the pigeons.
basic
Employees are prohibited from sharing confidential information.
natural
You’re prohibited from entering that area without a special pass.
natural
Due to safety concerns, kids are prohibited from swimming here after dark.
natural