to forbid, to prohibit, to ban
1. to formally or officially prevent something from being done or used
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
A lei proíbe fumar em lugares públicos.
2. to tell someone they are not allowed to do something
My parents forbid me from going out late.
Meus pais me proíbem de sair tarde.
3. to prevent or make impossible
Budget constraints prohibit us from expanding.
As restrições orçamentárias nos proíbem de expandir.
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