B2verblaw
US/bæn/
UK/bæn/
to officially say that something must not be done, sold or used
More often (noun): an official order that stops something from being done
In context
The city plans to ban motorbikes from the old quarter at weekends.
Smoking has been banned in all restaurants and bars.
The player was banned from playing for six months.
Words that go with ban
verb + preposition
- ban fromFans who throw objects will be banned from the stadium.
adverb + verb
- officially banThe government officially banned the chemical in 2019.
- completely banSeveral countries have completely banned single-use plastic bags.
verb + noun
- ban the use ofSome schools ban the use of phones during lessons.
- ban the sale ofThe new rule will ban the sale of alcohol to people under eighteen.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Students are banned to use phones in class.Correct: Students are banned from using phones in class.