Meanings
To refuse to allow or accept something.
کسی چیز کو قبول کرنے یا اجازت دینے سے انکار کرنا۔
منع کرنا
mana karna
Common Collocations
- disallow entry
- disallow access
- disallow activities
Example Sentences
The school decided to disallow the use of mobile phones during exams.
اسکول نے امتحانات کے دوران موبائل فونز کے استعمال پر پابندی عائد کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
School ne imtihanat ke doran mobile phones ke istemal par pabandi aaid karne ka faisla kiya.
The committee voted to disallow all outside food at the event.
کمیٹی نے اس تقریب میں تمام بیرونی کھانے کی اجازت نہ دینے کے حق میں ووٹ دیا۔
Committee ne is tareeq mein tamam baireeni khanay ki ijazat na dene ke haq mein vote diya.
They will disallow any applications submitted after the deadline.
وہ کسی بھی درخواست کو تاریخی حد کے بعد جمع کروانے پر منع کریں گے۔
Woh kisi bhi darkhwast ko tareekhi had ke baad jamaa karwane par mana karenge.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of disallow as 'this (dis) will not be allowed.'
Imagine a closed gate with a sign that says 'No Entry' which symbolizes disallowing.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "disalawan" — to deny or reject
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Middle English, combining 'dis-' (to reverse) with 'allow', indicating the rejection of permission.