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banning

verb, -ing form of ban (ban, bans, banned, banning); noun (banning)

«banning» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Officially saying that something is not allowed. tree →
(noun) The act of forbidding something. tree →

In the lessons

In school and civics: banning phones in class, banning plastic bags. In news: banning a dangerous product. Phrases: banning of, banning someone from.

Examples

The school is banning phones in lessons. tree →
Many towns are banning plastic bags. tree →
They talked about banning junk food adverts. tree →
Banning fireworks could keep pets calm. tree →
The banning of the book upset the author. tree →
The club is banning him from the next match. tree →

Note

Double n before -ing and -ed: ban, banned, banning. "Ban someone from doing something". Synonyms: forbidding, prohibiting (formal).

On Mova

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