prohibit
//prəˈhɪbɪt//
Verb
prohibitInfinitive
prohibitPresent tense
prohibitedPast tense
prohibitedPast participle
prohibitingPresent participle
prohibitsThird-person singular
1
To formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority.
The law prohibits smoking in public buildings.
2
To prevent or make something impossible.
The high cost prohibits many people from traveling abroad.