PRECLUDE


Meaning of PRECLUDE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ prɪklu:d ]

( precludes, precluding, precluded)

1.

If something precludes an event or action, it prevents the event or action from happening. ( FORMAL )

At 84, John feels his age precludes too much travel...

VERB : V n / -ing

2.

If something precludes you from doing something or going somewhere, it prevents you from doing it or going there. ( FORMAL )

A constitutional amendment precludes any president from serving more than two terms...

VERB : V n from -ing / n

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