Pro·hi·bit | verb
To officially forbid or disallow something
e.g. The law prohibits smoking in public places
con·tend | verb
To argue or compete for something, often fiercely or strongly.
e.g. The two candidates will contend for the party's nomination.
ex·press·ly | adverb
In a clear and direct manner, intentionally or specifically.
e.g. The company expressly forbids employees from sharing confidential information.
Phrase & Idioms
crack up
go through an emotional breakdown; to burst into laughter or to laugh non-stop; start behaving in an abnormal manner
e.g. Please do not take too much stress about your work otherwise you may crack up.
Phrasal Verb
bring in
to use the skills of a particular group or person.
e.g. We need to bring in new talents to our organization.
Quote
"What we spend our time on is the most important decision we make."
-- Ray Kurzweil