forbid
intermediateB1/fərˈbɪd/ · for-bid
To order someone not to do something; to officially prevent something
Meanings
To order someone not to do something; to officially prevent something
کسی کو کچھ کرنے سے منع کرنا؛ رسمی طور پر کسی چیز کی روک تھام کرنا
ممنوع کرنا
mamnoo karna
Common Collocations
- forbid by law
- forbid someone from doing something
- forbid access
Example Sentences
The teacher will forbid students from using their phones during the exam.
استاد طلباء کو امتحان کے دوران اپنے فون استعمال کرنے سے منع کرے گا۔
Ustaad talaba ko imtihan ke doran apne phone istemal karne se mani kare ga.
The law forbids smoking in public places.
قانون عوامی مقامات پر سگریٹ پینے سے منع کرتا ہے۔
Qanoon awami maqamat par sigret peene se mani karta hai.
Many parents forbid their children from playing video games late at night.
بہت سے والدین اپنے بچوں کو رات کے وقت ویڈیو گیمز کھیلنے سے منع کرتے ہیں۔
Bohat se walidain apne bachon ko raat ke waqt video games khelne se mani karte hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'forbid' by thinking of a 'for-bid' sign that tells you to not do something.
Imagine a stop sign that forbids any movement in a direction.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کے سفر میں کبھی منع نہ کرو، یہ راستہ ہے دل کا، یہ ہے دل کی چنندہ کڑی۔
Mohabbat ke safar mein kabhi mani na karo, Yeh raste hai dil ka, yeh hai dil ki chuninda kadi.
In the journey of love, never forbid, This is the path of the heart, a chosen thread.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چوری چوری سمجھوتہ نہ کرو
Chori chori samjhauta na karo
Do not compromise secretly.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "forbidan" — to prohibit
First known use: 14th century
The word 'forbid' has its roots in Old English, where it meant to prohibit or prevent something from occurring. Over time, it has retained its meaning in modern English.