B2verbformallawsociety
US/proʊˈhɪb.ɪt/
UK/prəˈhɪb.ɪt/
to officially say that something must not be done or used
In context
The law prohibits smoking in all public buildings.
School rules prohibit students from using phones during lessons.
Fishing is strictly prohibited in this part of the lake.
Words that go with prohibit
verb + noun
- prohibit smokingThe airline prohibits smoking on all flights.
- prohibit discriminationThe law prohibits discrimination at work.
adverb + verb
- strictly prohibitThe company strictly prohibits the use of personal email.
- expressly prohibitThe contract expressly prohibits subletting.
- specifically prohibitThe agreement specifically prohibits sharing passwords.
verb + preposition
- prohibit fromThe rules prohibit employees from accepting gifts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The law prohibits to smoke here.Correct: The law prohibits smoking here.