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Definition preclude in American English

preclude verb

[transitive] verb
/prɪˈklud/
1

if one thing precludes another, the first thing prevents the second one from happening

Example

This policy precludes the routine use of pesticides.

Example

Tercek's interviewing style precluded any long-winded answers.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avert
Definition preclude in American English