rule out

/ɹˈuːl ˈaʊt/

[verb]

to rule out

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: rule]

dismiss from consideration or a contest

synonyms : eliminate

reject

winnow out

to prevent something from occurring or someone from doing something

synonyms : close out

preclude

to declare that someone or something is unsuitable for a certain purpose or that something is impossible

synonyms : rule in

Examples

1. It seems clear that a compromise, half-way solution had equally been ruled out by Government, Opposition, economists, press, TV, Uncle Tom Cobleigh and all.

2. So contractarianism necessarily rules out things like slavery.

3. Iran's incoming president, Ebrahim Raisi, has ruled out a possible meeting with President Biden.

4. Rule out.

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