preclude

verb (preclude, precludes, precluded, precluding)

«preclude» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) To prevent something from happening, or make it impossible. tree →
(formal) To stop someone from doing something: "His injury precluded him from playing." tree →

In the lessons

"Preclude" is a stiff exam and official word. It appears in rules, contracts, news and exam questions. In everyday life you would say "stop", "prevent" or "rule out". It tells the reader the text is formal. Phrase: preclude someone from doing something.

Examples

Bad weather precluded the school trip. tree →
His broken arm precluded him from playing in the final. tree →
Being young does not preclude you from having good ideas. tree →
The rules preclude using a calculator in this test. tree →
"Preclude" is a formal way to say "rule out". tree →
Lack of money precluded any repairs to the hall. tree →

Note

Formal register. Past: precluded. Pattern: preclude something; preclude someone from doing something. Do not confuse with "prelude" (an opening piece of music) or "include" (the opposite idea).

On Mova

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