Word
ban
Phoneticsban
US/ˈbæn/
UK/bˈæn/
Definitions
01to officially forbid
B1 · Intermediate
v. to officially say that something is not allowed.
v. to prohibit or interdict an action, substance, or person by official decree or authority.
日本語:禁止する※
“The city decided to ban plastic bags to help protect the environment.”
“The international committee voted to ban the athlete from all future competitions after the second doping violation was confirmed.”
02an official rule against something
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. an official rule that says something is not allowed.
n. an official or legal prohibition against a particular activity, substance, or person.
日本語:禁止※
“There is a new ban on smoking in public parks.”
“The government lifted the long-standing ban on imported electronics, hoping to stimulate competition within the local market.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ban” in context.
Verb
01. ban applies to
“The new ban applies to all commercial flights entering the country.”
noun + verb + prep
02. ban remains
“Despite the protests, the ban on diesel cars remains in place.”
noun + verb
03. defy ban
“Protesters chose to defy the ban and gathered in the main square.”
verb + noun
04. enforce ban
“Police officers were deployed to the streets to enforce the ban on large gatherings.”
verb + noun
05. impose ban
“The judge decided to impose a ban on reporting the names of the witnesses.”
verb + noun
06. lift ban
“The sports federation finally agreed to lift the ban on the suspended athlete.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. outright ban
“Environmental groups are calling for an outright ban on single-use plastics.”
adj + noun
08. temporary ban
“The city council imposed a temporary ban on construction during the festival.”
adj + noun
09. total ban
“The government has introduced a total ban on smoking in public places.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. ban on
“The country has a strict ban on the import of foreign fruits.”
noun + prep
11. call for a ban
“Medical experts continue to call for a ban on sugary drinks in schools.”
12. place a ban on
“The university decided to place a ban on all political posters on campus.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'on' to indicate the prohibited item or activity.
Pitfall
a ban of smoking
a ban on smoking
The noun 'ban' takes the preposition 'on' rather than 'of' when introducing the subject of the prohibition.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
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