ban · verb T usually passive /bæn/
ban
B2 to forbid something, especially officially
Dictionary examples:
The film was banned in several countries.
She was banned from driving for two years.
Learner example:
Personally, I think that driving private cars in the main parts of cities should be banned. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
ban · noun C /bæn/
ban
B2 an official order that prevents something from happening
Dictionary example:
There should be a ban on talking loudly in cinemas.
