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Definition rule out in American English

rule out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to stop considering something as a possibility

Example

The president has ruled out the use of U.S. troops.

Example

The investigators said arson could not be ruled out.

Synonyms and related words
turn down ignore dismiss
Definition rule out in American English