CEFR C1

preclude

verb

Meaning

Make an outcome or event impossible to happen by taking action beforehand.

Examples

His lack of a degree will preclude him from applying for this specific research position.
Strict safety regulations preclude the use of open flames inside the laboratory.

Synonyms: stop, prevent, hinder, obviate

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preclude (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈkluːd/

Definition

Make an outcome or event impossible to happen by taking action beforehand.

Examples

His lack of a degree will preclude him from applying for this specific research position.
Strict safety regulations preclude the use of open flames inside the laboratory.
The heavy snow effectively precluded any possibility of travel through the mountain pass.

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