Rule out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹuɫ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
ROOL-owt-uhv
ɹˈuːl/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
ROOL-owt-ov
Definition
To decide that someone or something cannot be included, chosen, or considered for something.
Usage & Nuances
'Rule out of' is usually followed by a noun (e.g., 'ruled out of the competition'). Common in sports, competitions, medical, or opportunity contexts. More formal than 'kick out', but less harsh. Not the same as 'rule out' alone, which means 'eliminate as a possibility'.
Spanish: descartar de - excluir dePortuguese (BR): descartar de - excluir dePortuguese (PT): excluir de - descartar deChinese (Simplified): 排除在...之外 - 不予考虑Chinese (Traditional): 排除在...之外 - 不予考慮Hindi: से बाहर करना - अस्वीकार करनाArabic: استبعاد من - إقصاء منBengali: বহিষ্কার করা - বাদ দেওয়াRussian: исключить из - отстранить отJapanese: 除外する - 出場できなくするVietnamese: loại khỏi - loại trừ khỏiKorean: 제외하다 - 탈락시키다Turkish: hariç bırakmak - diskalifiye etmekUrdu: نکال دینا - خارج کرناIndonesian: mengeluarkan dari - mendiskualifikasi dari
Example Sentences
He was ruled out of the final match because of an injury.
basic
Her bad grades ruled her out of the scholarship program.
basic
Being late could rule you out of joining the team.
basic
After reviewing the evidence, they ruled him out of suspicion.
natural
Failing the medical test ruled her out of the marathon.
natural
Just one mistake could rule you out of getting the job.
natural