preclude

• Verhindern, dass etwas geschieht, oder etwas unmöglich machen; jemanden von etwas ausschließen.

A verb meaning to prevent something from happening or to make something impossible.

1. Prevent or make impossibleC1formal

   To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.

   Verhindern oder unmöglich machen

   • The heavy rain precluded any outdoor activities.
   • His injury precluded him from participating in the match.
   • Lack of funding precluded the project from moving forward.

   Synonymeavertexcludeforestallimpedeobviatepreventprohibitrule outstop

   Antonymeallowenablefacilitatepermit

2. Exclude or rule outC1formal

   To exclude something or someone from consideration or action.

   Ausschließen

   • The contract precludes any further negotiations.
   • Her busy schedule precludes her from attending the event.
   • The law precludes the use of such methods in investigations.

   Synonymedebarexcludeforestallobviatepreventprohibitrule out

   Antonymeadmitallowincludepermit