forbid

verb B2

Meaning

To forbid means to officially or legally prevent someone from doing something or to prohibit an action.
💡 A common mistake is to use "forbid" without the preposition "to" when indicating what someone is not allowed to do.

Example Sentences

Do you forbid your children from using mobile phones at school ?
I forbid you to go out alone at night .
The law forbids smoking in all public buildings .
The school rules forbid students from using mobile phones during class .

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