The verb "forbid" is used in the English language to express the act of commanding someone not to do something, or to declare an action or activity as not allowed or prohibited. It conveys an authoritative or formal prohibition, often imposed by someone in power or by a governing body. The verb is derived from the Old English word "forbeodan," which means to command against or to prohibit. The term is often used in contexts where rules, laws, or moral guidelines are being enforced to prevent certain behaviors or actions. Forbidding something usually implies a sense of urgency or importance in preventing the specified activity.
The school rules forbid running in the hallways.
My parents forbid me from staying out past midnight.
The company's policy explicitly forbids any form of harassment.
The law forbids the sale of alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.
The sign on the door forbids entry to unauthorized personnel.
Local regulations forbid the dumping of waste in this area.
The teacher forbade the use of mobile phones during the examination.
The contract forbids employees from working with competing companies.
The doctor forbade him from consuming any alcohol after the surgery.
Religious beliefs may forbid certain foods or activities.
I forbid you from entering this room.
You forbid him from using your computer.
He forbids us from smoking here.
She forbids them from making noise.
It forbids entry without permission.
We forbid them from playing in the yard.
They forbid us from parking here.
I forbade you from going there yesterday.
You forbade her from using your things.
He forbade us from talking loudly.
She forbade them from entering the kitchen.
It forbade trespassing last night.
We forbade them from using the pool.
They forbade us from eating in the library.
I will forbid you from staying up late.
You will forbid him from playing video games.
He will forbid us from going out.
She will forbid them from using her phone.
It will forbid entry without ID.
We will forbid them from making any changes.
They will forbid us from bringing guests.
I am forbidding you from talking to him right now.
You are forbidding her from leaving the house.
He is forbidding us from eating sweets.
She is forbidding them from playing outside.
It is forbidding smoking in this area.
We are forbidding them from using electronics at dinner.
They are forbidding us from discussing the issue.
I was forbidding you from eating junk food when she called.
You were forbidding him from playing until his homework was done.
He was forbidding us from making noise during the meeting.
She was forbidding them from using the computer late at night.
It was forbidding entry during the repairs.
We were forbidding them from watching TV until their chores were finished.
They were forbidding us from leaving early.
I have forbidden you from using my bike without permission.
You have forbidden her from going to that club.
He has forbidden us from discussing personal matters at work.
She has forbidden them from entering her office.
It has forbidden access since last week.
We have forbidden them from using foul language.
They have forbidden us from using the parking lot.
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