1. to command someone not to do something; to prohibit or ban
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘forbid’

Examples

• The school forbids students from using phones during class.
• Her religion forbids eating meat on certain days.
• The law forbids smoking in public buildings.
• My doctor forbids me from eating too much sugar.
• The contract forbids sharing confidential information.
• The sign forbids parking in this area.