exclude (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːd/

Definition

To prevent someone or something from entering a place, group, or activity, or to not include something in a plan or decision.

Examples

• The new policy will exclude anyone under 18 from entering the bar.

• We had to exclude the possibility of a technical failure.

• His name was excluded from the list of candidates.

How to Use exclude

exclude from (prepositional phrase)

To prevent someone or something from being part of a group or activity. — "She was excluded from the meeting because of her lack of experience."

exclude somebody/something (collocation)

To prevent entry or participation. — "The security guard excluded the man from the premises."

exclude the possibility (collocation)

To decide that something is not likely to happen or be true. — "We cannot exclude the possibility that the company will go bankrupt."

Synonyms of exclude

Words with a similar meaning to exclude:

• bar
• prevent
• prohibit
• disqualify
• oust

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