to rule out

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To reject an option from a list of possibilities

As John Doe had an alibi, the police were able to rule him out as a suspect.

To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler
To make something impossible

The constant rain ruled out any chance of a game of tennis.

to disallow
dismiss from consideration; "John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi"; "This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration"
{f} deny, remove as a possibility
If something rules out a situation, it prevents it from happening or from being possible. A serious car accident in 1986 ruled out a permanent future for him in farming
include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules
make impossible, especially beforehand
If you rule out a course of action, an idea, or a solution, you decide that it is impossible or unsuitable. The Prime Minister is believed to have ruled out cuts in child benefit or pensions
to rule out

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    tı rul aut

    Telaffuz

    /tə ˈro͞ol ˈout/ /tə ˈruːl ˈaʊt/

    Etimoloji

    [ t&, tu, 'tü ] (preposition.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English tO; akin to Old High German zuo to, Latin donec as long as, until.

    Videolar

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