English dictionary

preclude

/pr/I/'kl/u/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

verb.social

Examples
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project.

Synonyms forbid foreclose forestall prevent

Source: WordNet 3.0
make impossible, especially beforehand

verb.stative

Synonyms close out rule out

Source: WordNet 3.0
To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.

verb

Source: webster1913