disqualify — to officially prevent someone from taking part in a competition or activity because they have broken rules
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to officially prevent someone from taking part in a competition or activity because they have broken rules
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 규칙 위반으로 경기나 활동에서 공식적으로 제외시키다, 자격을 박탈하다
Korean pronunciation: 디스**콸**리파이
Example Sentences
- The contestant was disqualified for googling answers during the quiz show.
- His criminal record disqualifies him from becoming a police officer.
- She was disqualified from the cooking competition for ordering pizza instead of cooking.
disqualify
VERB//dɪsˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ//
to officially prevent someone from taking part in a competition or activity because they have broken rules
a race official in a striped shirt holds up a red flag while pointing directly at a swimmer in the pool. The swimmer looks shocked and disappointed as they realize they have been caught breaking the rules. The official's stern expression and decisive gesture shows they are removing the swimmer from the competition. Other swimmers continue racing in the background while spectators watch the dramatic moment unfold. The pool deck official checks a rule book while shaking their head disapprovingly. someone being officially prevented from continuing in the competition because they broke the rules
Clarify the rules to qualify, or face disqualify!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '자격을 갖추다'는 뜻의 qualify에 부정을 의미하는 dis-가 붙어 '자격을 박탈하다'라는 반대 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 자격증을 찢어버리는 것과 같은 개념이죠.
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📝Examples
“The contestant was disqualified for googling answers during the quiz show.”
“His criminal record disqualifies him from becoming a police officer.”
“She was disqualified from the cooking competition for ordering pizza instead of cooking.”
“The company was disqualified from bidding due to incomplete documents.”
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