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ban
Verb
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If you ban someone, you disallow or block someone from doing something.
The girl was banned from joining the market.
ban
Noun
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A ban is a rule that stops something from happening; a prohibition from something.
The school's ban on candy will make everyone healthier.
on
Preposition
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positioned at the upper surface of, touching from above
The apple is on the table.
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at the date of
Tim was born on the 4th of July.
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along, forwards (continuing an action)
drive on, rock on
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about, dealing with the subject of
I have a book on history.
There was a World Summit on the Information Society a few weeks ago.
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touching; hanging from
I have no money on me at the moment.
I would like to eat the fruit on the trees.
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because of, due to
He was arrested on suspicion of bribery.
I contacted Joanne on a hunch that she would know about it.
The stock price increased on news of a new product.
on
Adjective
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If something is on, it is active, functioning or operating.
The television is on.
The lights are on, so it is very bright.
smoking
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noun
(= smoke)
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
he went outside for a smoke
smoking stinks
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adjective
emitting smoke in great volume
a smoking fireplace
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noun
(= smoke)
a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles