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prohibit

US /prəˈhɪbɪt/UK /prəˈhɪbɪt/

verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

command against

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Taking photographs inside the manufacturing cleanroom is strictly prohibited by company policy.

Word Family

NounNoun
prohibition
VerbVerb
prohibit gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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Synonyms

  • bana decree that prohibits something
  • forbidcommand against
  • bara room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

Collocations

  • Easy prohibit parking in front of the gate
    to prohibit parking in front of the gate, meaning to command against
  • Medium strictly prohibit unauthorized access to server rooms
    describing strictly prohibit unauthorized access to server rooms (restricted to something)
  • Hard statutes prohibit insider trading practices
    describing statutes prohibit insider trading practices (an act passed by a legislative body)
  • Very Hard prohibit unfair trade practices under antitrust laws
    to prohibit unfair trade practices under antitrust laws, meaning to command against

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