prohibit
verbUK /prəˈhɪb.ɪt/
US /proʊˈhɪb.ɪt/
To say that something is not allowed.
The school prohibits students from running in the halls.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To make something impossible or prevent it from happening.
The heavy snow prohibited us from driving to the party.
3. To officially stop an activity by law or authority.
The city prohibits smoking in public parks.
4. To forbid someone from doing something.
The rules prohibit visitors from feeding the animals.