Ausschließen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ausschließen" is used as verb with the meaning of "exclude", "rule out" or "eliminate".

Essential properties of "ausschließen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ausschließen
Simple past: schloss aus
Participle: ausgeschlossen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "ausschließen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exclude or rule out participation"

Definition: "To exclude, eliminate, or not allow the participation of someone or something in an activity or situation."
Translation(s): exclude, rule out, eliminate, bar
Synonym(s): ausschließen, aussondern, eliminieren
Antonym(s): einschließen
Related word(s): ausscheiden, aussieben

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Verein hat beschlossen, den Spieler wegen seines Verhaltens auszuschließen.The club decided to exclude the player because of his behavior.
Wir müssen diese Möglichkeit ausschließen, da sie zu riskant ist.We must rule out this possibility as it is too risky.
Die Firma schließt Bewerber ohne Erfahrung aus.The company excludes applicants without experience.

2.) "To prevent or rule out an occurrence"

Definition: "To prevent or make it impossible for something to happen or exist."
Translation(s): prevent, rule out, preclude, exclude
Synonym(s): verhindern, unmöglich machen
Antonym(s): ermöglichen
Related word(s): unterbinden, vereiteln

📝 Some usage examples:

Diese Maßnahmen sollen Betrug ausschließen.These measures are intended to prevent fraud.
Ein technischer Defekt kann nicht ausgeschlossen werden.A technical defect cannot be ruled out.
Die neue Sicherheitssoftware schließt unbefugten Zugriff aus.The new security software prevents unauthorized access.

3.) "To lock out or close completely"

Definition: "To close something completely, especially a door or window, often implying locking it or locking oneself out."
Translation(s): lock out, close completely, shut out
Synonym(s): verschließen, verriegeln
Antonym(s): öffnen
Related word(s): abschließen, zusperren

📝 Some usage examples:

Bitte schließen Sie die Tür fest aus, wenn Sie gehen.Please lock the door securely when you leave.
Er hat versehentlich seinen Schlüssel ausgeschlossen.He accidentally locked himself out.
Die Fenster müssen nachts ausgeschlossen werden.The windows must be locked at night.

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