verb
- prevented from happening; made impossible
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘preclude’
Examples
- Bad weather precluded any outdoor activities.
- His injury precluded him from playing in the championship.
- The high cost precluded many families from attending.
- Safety concerns precluded the use of that equipment.
- Her busy schedule precluded taking a vacation.
- The new regulations precluded certain business practices.