Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lift-a-ban
verb
/ˈlɪf ə bæn/
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Definition
To remove a restriction or prohibition, allowing something that was previously banned to take place or be accessed.
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Examples
- The government decided to lift the ban on travel, allowing citizens to visit their families abroad.
- After much discussion, the council voted to lift the ban on outdoor dining, much to the restaurant owners’ relief.
- Once the safety concerns were addressed, the school lifted the ban on extracurricular activities.
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Meaning
The act of allowing an activity, service, or product that was forbidden to resume or become available once more.
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Synonyms
- remove restrictions
- revoke
- allow
- permit
- unblock