verb
- present participle of prohibit; forbidding or preventing something by law, rule, or authority
Usage: present participle form
Examples
- The new law is prohibiting smoking in all public buildings.
- School rules are prohibiting cell phone use during class.
- The city is prohibiting parking on this street during rush hour.
- Safety regulations are prohibiting the use of certain chemicals.
- The contract includes a clause prohibiting disclosure of confidential information.
- Weather conditions are prohibiting flights from taking off.