Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
preclude a possibility
verb phrase
/prɪˈkluːd ə pəˈsɪbɪlɪti/
Definition
To make something impossible or prevent a situation from happening.
Examples
- Her decision to move abroad precludes the possibility of working locally.
- The strict regulations preclude the possibility of any financial misconduct.
- By finishing the work early, he precluded the possibility of last-minute stress.
Meaning
When one action or event prevents another from occurring, it is said to preclude that possibility.
Synonyms
- Prevent
- Prohibit
- Exclude
- Stop
- Foreclose
