1. To stop or to hold back something from continuing or developing: Congress was told that their proposed changes in spending could drastically inhibit economic growth.

When plants are placed in a dark room, their growth is inhibited.

2. To prevent a person from behaving or speaking freely: Karen was told that she should not allow fear of failure to inhibit her efforts to get a salary increase.
3. To slow down or adversely affect a bodily process or the action of an organ: Certain prescription drugs are inhibiting the spread of some infections.

A drug that inhibits the growth of cancer cells is considered a very good thing.

4. In electronics, to prevent a certain signal or event from occurring: The computer engineer inhibited the operation of specific circuits. © ALL rights are reserved.
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