prohibit
verb (used with object)
to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law.
is prohibiting
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present progressiveof prohibit (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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He told AFP he is prohibiting poll workers from placing election-related bets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Charles Middle School, part of the El Paso Independent School District, is prohibiting students from wearing black clothing, citing mental health concerns.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2024
However, the judge is prohibiting testimony about ShotSpotter technology used by the police force to detect the sound of gunshots.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
He also said last week that one “can disagree” with the Russian authorities “and live here, speak out about it — no one is prohibiting it.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
The actors’ guild is prohibiting members from promoting any film while the strike is on — including interviews and red-carpet appearances at film festivals in Venice and Toronto that can be crucial to Oscars buzz.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
