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banned

v.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbænd// UK //bˈænd// banned

v. to officially say that something is not allowed or that someone cannot do something. You use this when a rule or law stops an action.

v. to prohibit something officially or legally; to exclude someone from a place or activity by authoritative decree. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The city banned smoking in all public parks.

CONTEXTUAL

After the athlete failed the drug test, the committee banned him from professional competition for two years.

COMPLEX

The government recently banned the export of certain raw materials to protect domestic manufacturing interests and ensure a stable supply for local industries.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often takes the preposition 'from' when referring to an activity or location.

Pitfall

The government banned to smokeThe government banned smokingThe verb 'ban' is followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive.

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