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rule out
to eliminate as a possibility
In more detail
1. (verb) to decide that something is not possible or cannot be done; to eliminate something from consideration
2. (verb) to prevent something from happening
Examples
- 1. The doctor ruled out a serious illness after the tests came back negative.
- 2. The bad weather ruled out the possibility of playing outside.
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