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to ban
01
to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice
Transitive: to ban an action or practice
Example
Certain fishing practices were banned to protect endangered marine species.
The social media platform implemented a new policy to ban hate speech and discriminatory content.
The company decided to ban smoking in all of its office buildings to promote a healthier work environment.
02
to impose a restriction or prohibition on use or distribution of certain items
Transitive: to ban an item
Example
The concert venue banned outside food and beverages to maintain cleanliness and profitability.
The toy was banned due to safety concerns, as it posed a risk to children.
The government decided to ban single-use plastic bags in an effort to reduce environmental pollution.
03
to officially prevent someone from engaging in a particular activity, behavior, or action
Transitive: to ban sb from a place
Example
The troublemaker was banned from the shopping mall after repeatedly causing disturbances.
Due to his unruly behavior, the patron was banned from the bar for a month.
The notorious pickpocket was banned from the train station after several incidents of theft were reported.
Ban
01
an official rule that prohibits someone from certain activities, behaviors, or goods
Example
The government announced a ban on single-use plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution.
Smoking bans in public places have been implemented to protect non-smokers from secondhand smoke.
The organization imposed a ban on cell phones during meetings to ensure focus and productivity.
02
an official prohibition or edict against something
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a bachelor's degree in nursing
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100 bani equal 1 leu in Romania
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100 bani equal 1 leu in Moldova
