- rule out something
- rule out (something)
to stop considering something as a possibility.
My doctor has ruled out drinking tea or coffee.
Let's see how much the trip will cost before we rule it out.
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rule out something
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rule out — (something) to stop considering something as a possibility. My doctor has ruled out drinking tea or coffee. Let s see how much the trip will cost before we rule it out … New idioms dictionary
rule out — verb 1. make impossible, especially beforehand (Freq. 6) • Syn: ↑preclude, ↑close out • Derivationally related forms: ↑preclusive (for: ↑preclude) … Useful english dictionary
rule out — {v.} 1. To say that (something) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against. * /The principal ruled out dances on school nights./ * /The play was ruled out by the referee./ * /Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that … Dictionary of American idioms
rule out — {v.} 1. To say that (something) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against. * /The principal ruled out dances on school nights./ * /The play was ruled out by the referee./ * /Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that … Dictionary of American idioms
rule out of — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms rule out of : present tense I/you/we/they rule out of he/she/it rules out of present participle ruling out of past tense ruled out of past participle ruled out of rule someone out of something to make it… … English dictionary
rule out — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms rule out : present tense I/you/we/they rule out he/she/it rules out present participle ruling out past tense ruled out past participle ruled out to stop considering something as a possibility The president has … English dictionary
rule\ out — v 1. To say that (smth) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against. The principal ruled out dances on school nights. The play was ruled out by the referee. Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that out. 2. To show… … Словарь американских идиом
rule out — 1) PHRASAL VERB If you rule out a course of action, an idea, or a solution, you decide that it is impossible or unsuitable. [V P n (not pron)] The Prime Minister is believed to have ruled out cuts in child benefit or pensions... [V P n (not… … English dictionary
rule out of — PHRASAL VERB If someone rules you out of a contest or activity, they say that you cannot be involved in it. If something rules you out of a contest or activity, it prevents you from being involved in it. [V n P P n] He has ruled himself out of… … English dictionary
rule — [ro͞ol] n. [ME reule < OFr rieule < L regula, ruler, straightedge < regere, to lead straight, rule: see RIGHT] 1. a) an authoritative regulation for action, conduct, method, procedure, arrangement, etc. [the rules of the school] b) an… … English World dictionary
