rule out — to exclude something as a possibility; to decide that something is not possible or suitable
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to exclude something as a possibility; to decide that something is not possible or suitable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːl aʊt/
Korean meaning: 가능성을 배제하다, 제외하다
Korean pronunciation: **룰** 아웃
Example Sentences
- The detective ruled out the butler as a suspect after checking his alibi at the donut shop.
- We can't rule out the possibility that my cat is actually plotting world domination.
- The company ruled out remote work, forcing employees to commute through zombie apocalypse traffic.
rule out
VERB//ruːl aʊt//
to exclude something as a possibility; to decide that something is not possible or suitable
Detective rules out suspects by marking them with red X's
Cool out to think, then rule out and pool out suspects!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'rule' (from Old French 'reule', from Latin 'regula' meaning 'straight stick, standard, pattern') combined with the preposition 'out' (from Old English 'ūt'). The phrasal verb developed in English to mean excluding something from consideration.
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📝Examples
“The detective ruled out the butler as a suspect after checking his alibi at the donut shop.”
“We can't rule out the possibility that my cat is actually plotting world domination.”
“The company ruled out remote work, forcing employees to commute through zombie apocalypse traffic.”
“Medical tests ruled out any heart problems.”
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