B2 noun औपचारिक

prohibit

/prəˈhɪb.ɪt/

To officially forbid something by law, rule, or other authority, making it illegal or against the rules to perform a certain action. It is commonly used in formal contexts to describe institutional bans or legal restrictions.

उदाहरण

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1

The sign says they prohibit pets in this park.

The notice indicates that animals are not allowed in this public space.

2

The new legislation will prohibit the sale of single-use plastics by the end of the year.

The new law will make it illegal to sell one-time use plastic items starting next year.

3

My parents prohibit me from staying out past midnight on weekdays.

My mother and father don't let me stay outside after twelve o'clock during the week.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
prohibition
Verb
prohibit
क्रिया विशेषण
prohibitively
विशेषण
prohibitive
संबंधित
prohibitionist
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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'Habit'. If you 'Pro-hibit' something, you are stopping someone from having the 'Habit' or doing the action. Also, 'pro-' (away) + 'hibit' (hold) = to hold away.

त्वरित क्विज़

The security guards were instructed to _______ unauthorized personnel from entering the laboratory.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: prohibit

उदाहरण

1

The sign says they prohibit pets in this park.

everyday

The notice indicates that animals are not allowed in this public space.

2

The new legislation will prohibit the sale of single-use plastics by the end of the year.

formal

The new law will make it illegal to sell one-time use plastic items starting next year.

3

My parents prohibit me from staying out past midnight on weekdays.

informal

My mother and father don't let me stay outside after twelve o'clock during the week.

4

Current physical theories prohibit the possibility of travel faster than the speed of light.

academic

Existing scientific rules state that moving faster than light is impossible.

5

Company policy prohibits the use of personal mobile devices during confidential meetings.

business

The business rules do not allow employees to use their own phones in private meetings.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
prohibition
Verb
prohibit
क्रिया विशेषण
prohibitively
विशेषण
prohibitive
संबंधित
prohibitionist

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

strictly prohibit to completely and severely forbid something
prohibit from the standard preposition used to show what is forbidden
expressly prohibit to forbid something clearly and directly in writing
legally prohibit to forbid something through the judicial system
prohibit entry to not allow someone to go into a specific place

सामान्य वाक्यांश

prohibit someone from doing something

to stop someone from performing a specific action

strictly prohibited

absolutely not allowed under any circumstances

prohibited items

objects that are not allowed in a certain area, like an airplane

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

prohibit vs forbid

Forbid is more personal or general, while prohibit sounds more formal, legal, or institutional.

prohibit vs inhibit

Inhibit means to slow down or hinder a process, whereas prohibit means to stop it by law or rule.

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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

Prohibit is most frequently used in the passive voice (e.g., 'Smoking is prohibited') on signs and in official documents. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'from' when referring to an action.

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सामान्य गलतियाँ

Learners often say 'prohibit someone to do something' instead of the correct pattern 'prohibit someone FROM doing something'.

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याद रखने का तरीका

Think of the word 'Habit'. If you 'Pro-hibit' something, you are stopping someone from having the 'Habit' or doing the action. Also, 'pro-' (away) + 'hibit' (hold) = to hold away.

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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Latin 'prohibit-', meaning 'kept back' or 'prevented', from 'pro-' (away) and 'habere' (to hold).

व्याकरण पैटर्न

Verb + object + from + -ing (e.g., prohibit them from entering) Often used in the passive voice (is/are prohibited) Transitive verb requiring a direct object
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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

In many English-speaking countries, signs with the word 'PROHIBITED' are standard for legal warnings in subways, airports, and government buildings.

त्वरित क्विज़

The security guards were instructed to _______ unauthorized personnel from entering the laboratory.

सही!

सही उत्तर है: prohibit

संबंधित शब्द

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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