rule out
[verb]
Synonyms: exclude, ban, debar, dismiss, disqualify, eliminate, leave out, preclude, prohibit, reject

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

rule something/somebody ↔ out phrasal verb (see also rule)

1. to decide that something is not possible or suitable:
The police have ruled out suicide.
She has refused to rule out the possibility of singing again.

2. to make it impossible for something to happen:
The mountainous terrain rules out most forms of agriculture.

3. to state that someone will not be able to take part in a sports event
rule something/somebody ↔ out of
He has been ruled out of the match with a knee injury.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

rule out
rule out (something)
to stop considering something as a possibility.
My doctor has ruled out drinking tea or coffee.

Let's see how much the trip will cost before we rule it out.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

rule out something
rule out (something)
to stop considering something as a possibility.
My doctor has ruled out drinking tea or coffee.

Let's see how much the trip will cost before we rule it out.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

rule out
• rule out (someone or something)
to decide against or eliminate someone or something
The police ruled out the man as a possible bank robber.

We decided to rule out Monday as the day to have our meeting.

They still have not ruled out using the new player during the tournament.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

rule out something
• rule out (someone or something)
to decide against or eliminate someone or something
The police ruled out the man as a possible bank robber.

We decided to rule out Monday as the day to have our meeting.

They still have not ruled out using the new player during the tournament.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

rule out
v.
1. To say that (something) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against.
The principal ruled out dances on school nights.
The play was ruled out by the referee.
Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that out.
2. To show that (someone or something) is not a possibility; make it unnecessary to think about; remove (a chance).
We have to find a baby-sitter for tonight; Betsy has a date, so that rules her out.
The doctor took X rays to rule out the chance of broken bones.
3. To make impossible; prevent.
Father's death seems to rule out college for Jean.
Betsy's date for the dance ruled out any baby-sitting that evening.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲