rule out

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rule out

The detective decided to rule out the suspect with the solid alibi.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To eliminate or dismiss from consideration: To decide that something is not possible or suitable, or that someone is not a candidate.
    • To make impossible, especially in advance: To prevent something from happening or being considered as an option.
Usage
  • The verb "rule out" is a phrasal verb. It is typically used with an object (a person, thing, or possibility).
  • It is commonly used in formal, medical, investigative, and planning contexts to indicate the exclusion of an option.
  • Structure: or .
Examples
  • Basic Usage:
    • The doctor will need to run tests to rule out an infection.
    • We can rule out the first option; it's too expensive.
    • His age rules him out for military service.
  • In Context:
    • The police ruled out foul play after the initial investigation.
    • Bad weather ruled out any chance of a picnic.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rule out the possibility of": A common phrase used to formally exclude a specific chance or event.
    • We cannot rule out the possibility of further delays.
  • Used in passive voice: .
    • Several candidates were ruled out due to lack of experience.
Variants and Related Words
  • Eliminate (verb): To completely remove or get rid of something.
    • The team was eliminated from the tournament.
  • Exclude (verb): To deliberately leave something or someone out.
    • The price excludes taxes and fees.
  • Preclude (verb): (More formal) To prevent something from happening or to make it impossible.
    • His prior commitment precluded him from attending.
Synonyms
  • Eliminate
  • Exclude
  • Discard
  • Reject
  • Preclude
Antonyms
  • Include
  • Consider
  • Allow
  • Admit
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Rule in: The opposite of "rule out"; to consider something as a possibility or to include it.
    • The evidence rules in the suspect as a potential perpetrator.
rule out

The detective decided to rule out the suspect with the solid alibi.

Verb
  1. dismiss from consideration or a contest
    • John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi
    • This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration
  2. include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules
  3. make impossible, especially beforehand

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