rule out
/R UW1 L AW1 T/verb
- 1
To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler.
- 2
To reject an option from a list of possibilities.
“As John Doe had an alibi, the police were able to rule him out as a suspect.”
- 3
To make something impossible.
“The constant rain ruled out any chance of a game of tennis.”
- 4
To disallow.
- 5
To make unavailable.
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