English / phrasal verb
rule out
C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
To decide that something is impossible or to exclude it from consideration.; to exclude something as a possibility
In context
01
Due to a shellfish allergy, we had to rule out several seaside street stalls.
02
The market inspector ruled out hygiene issues after thoroughly inspecting the oil.
Synonyms
exclude,eliminate,dismiss
Antonyms
include,consider,accept
Collocations
rule out an option,rule out the possibility,rule out contamination