preclude

• Verbe signifiant empêcher que quelque chose se produise ou rendre quelque chose impossible.

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.

   empêcher, rendre impossible

   • 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.

   Synonymesavertexcludeforestallimpedeobviatepreventprohibitrule outstop

   Antonymesallowenablefacilitatepermit

2. Exclude or rule outC1formal

   To exclude something or someone from consideration or action.

   exclure, écarter

   • 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.

   Synonymesdebarexcludeforestallobviatepreventprohibitrule out

   Antonymesadmitallowincludepermit