Meaning of Preclude

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Preclude

1. 1
   v.

   To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.

2. 2
   v.

   To shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.

3. 3
   v.

   To put a barrier before; hence, to shut out; to hinder; to stop; to impede.

4. 4
   v.

   To shut out by anticipative action; to prevent or hinder by necessary consequence or implication; to deter action of, access to, employment of, etc.; to render ineffectual; to obviate by anticipation.