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Definition no-platform in American English

no-platform verb

[transitive] verb
/ˌnoʊ ˈplætfɔrm/
1

to refuse to allow people or groups whose views are regarded as unacceptable to speak at a debate or meeting

Example

In April 1974 the National Union of Students passed a motion no-platforming openly racist and fascist organizations.

Example

The meeting decided to no-platform me from a debate on whether or not prostitution is harmful to women.

Synonyms and related words
forbid decline prohibit
Definition no-platform in American English