BAN meaning: 1 : to forbid people from using (something) to say that something cannot be used or done; 2 : to forbid (someone) from doing or being part of something usually + from

The meaning of BAN is to prohibit especially by legal means; also : to prohibit the use, performance, or distribution of.

BAN definition: 1. to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially: 2. an official order that…. Learn more.

ban1 /bæn/ v., banned, ban•ning, n. v. to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict: [ ~ + obj]: The two countries agreed to ban the testing of nuclear weapons.[ ~ + obj + from ]: She was banned from competition. n. …

1. to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict: to ban nuclear weapons. 2. Archaic. a. to pronounce an ecclesiastical curse upon. b. to curse; execrate.

To ban something means to state officially that it must not be done, shown, or used. It was decided to ban smoking in all offices later this year. [VERB noun] Last year arms sales were banned. [VERB …

Definition of ban verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

BAN definition: to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict. See examples of ban used in a sentence.

• Moscow is considering a ban on alcohol and tobacco advertising in most public places and on transport. • The city has imposed a ban on smoking in all restaurants.

The verb to ban means to forbid something from being or happening. The word can also be used as a noun. A school board might put a ban on all books that refer to Jefferson's mistress if they don't want …