Definitions for preclude

Overview of verb preclude

The verb preclude has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid

(keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project")

2. preclude, rule out, close out

(make impossible, especially beforehand)