prohibit
BrE /prəˈhɪbɪt/ AmE /prəˈhɪbɪt/
verb en → es
past prohibited pp prohibited ing prohibiting
to officially say that something is not allowed to happen or be done
prohibir, impedir, no permitir
- prohibit sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations prohibit smoking · prohibit the sale of alcohol
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The government has prohibited smoking in all public places.
El gobierno ha prohibido fumar en todos los lugares públicos.
to officially limit or prevent something from happening
restringir, limitar, impedir
- prohibit sb/sth from doing sth
Collocations prohibit entry · prohibit the use of a substance
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The museum prohibits visitors from touching the exhibits.
El museo prohíbe a los visitantes tocar las exhibiciones.