bar
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /bɑː(r)/US /bɑːr/
Meaning
noun
a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic and other drinks
“We arranged to meet in a bar called the Flamingo.”
verb
to ban or prevent somebody from doing something
“bar somebody from doing something, Prisoners are barred by law from voting in general elections. ”
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