This meaning means a rule or law says you must not do something. It is often used for strong orders or laws. It tells people that something is not allowed.
The school forbids using phones in class.
Many countries forbid smoking indoors.
This use means that something makes it impossible or very hard to do something. It shows that a feeling or a condition stops an action or event.
Dark clouds forbid going outside now.
Fear forbids him from asking questions.
Here, forbid means to say something is wrong or must not happen. It shows strong disapproval or refusal about an action or behavior.
His parents forbid him from joining late nights.
The law forbids this kind of behavior clearly.
This meaning means to stop people or things from going somewhere. It shows a physical or official rule blocking access or movement.
The gate forbids entry after 9 p.m.
Snow forbids cars from driving on roads.
This meaning shows a personal choice not to do or allow something, often for moral or internal reasons. It is about self-control or personal limits.
She forbids herself from lying to friends.
He forbade asking personal questions.
This meaning talks about official laws or rules that make something illegal. It stops people from doing certain actions by law.
The law forbids selling tobacco to minors.
Many countries forbid hunting some animals.
In this sense, forbid shows a strong warning or advice against doing something. It tells people it is risky or dangerous.
Signs forbid touching the electric wires.
Doctors forbid neglecting your health.
