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Meaning of the word preclude in English

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preclude

US /prəˈkluːd/
UK /prɪˈkluːd/
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Verb

prevent from happening; make impossible

Example:
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The bad weather precluded us from going on the picnic.
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His injury precluded him from playing in the final match.
Synonym:
prevent hinder impede obviate forestall
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precluding