prohibit
US /prəˈhɪbɪt/UK /prəˈhɪbɪt/
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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AdverbAdv
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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 gateto prohibit parking in front of the gate, meaning to command against
- Medium strictly prohibit unauthorized access to server roomsdescribing strictly prohibit unauthorized access to server rooms (restricted to something)
- Hard statutes prohibit insider trading practicesdescribing statutes prohibit insider trading practices (an act passed by a legislative body)
- Very Hard prohibit unfair trade practices under antitrust lawsto prohibit unfair trade practices under antitrust laws, meaning to command against
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