Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lift-a-ban
verb
/ˈlɪf ə bæn/
Definition
To remove a restriction or prohibition, allowing something that was previously banned to take place or be accessed.
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.
Meaning
The act of allowing an activity, service, or product that was forbidden to resume or become available once more.
Synonyms
- remove restrictions
- revoke
- allow
- permit
- unblock
