prohibit access

[prə-ˈhi-bət ˈak-ˌses]
verb phrase
proibir acesso
1. to prevent someone from entering or using a place, resource, or service; to forbid entry or use
The government decided to prohibit access to the restricted area.
O governo decidiu proibir o acesso à área restrita.
2. to make something inaccessible or unavailable to certain individuals or groups
The website prohibits access to users outside the United States.
O site proíbe o acesso a usuários fora dos Estados Unidos.
In Brazil, 'proibir acesso' is commonly used in both formal (legal documents, institutional policies) and informal contexts. Security, privacy, and restricted zone management are important topics in Brazilian businesses and government institutions. In the USA, this phrase is frequently used in security protocols, digital content management, and facility access control policies.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deny accessblock accessrestrict accessbar entryprevent accessforbid entry
Antonyms / Antônimos
allow accesspermit entrygrant accessenable accessprovide access

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
proibir acesso
standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
proibir entrada
alternative phrasing commonly used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
vedar acesso
less common but acceptable in formal documentation
Portugal
proibir acesso
same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood

Related Words

prohibitionrestrictionaccessbarrierdenyforbidblock

Related Idioms & Phrases

no entry
keep out
off-limits
closed to the public
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