to rule out the possibility
1rule out the possibility — remove as a possibility, make impossible …
2rule\ out — v 1. To say that (smth) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against. The principal ruled out dances on school nights. The play was ruled out by the referee. Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that out. 2. To show… …
3rule out — {v.} 1. To say that (something) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against. * /The principal ruled out dances on school nights./ * /The play was ruled out by the referee./ * /Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that …
4rule out — {v.} 1. To say that (something) must not be done; not allow; also: decide against. * /The principal ruled out dances on school nights./ * /The play was ruled out by the referee./ * /Jean probably will not go to college, but she has not ruled that …
5rule out something — rule out (something) to stop considering something as a possibility. My doctor has ruled out drinking tea or coffee. Let s see how much the trip will cost before we rule it out …
6rule out — (something) to stop considering something as a possibility. My doctor has ruled out drinking tea or coffee. Let s see how much the trip will cost before we rule it out …
7rule out — verb 1. make impossible, especially beforehand (Freq. 6) • Syn: ↑preclude, ↑close out • Derivationally related forms: ↑preclusive (for: ↑preclude) …
8rule out — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms rule out : present tense I/you/we/they rule out he/she/it rules out present participle ruling out past tense ruled out past participle ruled out to stop considering something as a possibility The president has …
9rule out — phr verb Rule out is used with these nouns as the object: ↑foul play, ↑possibility, ↑redundancy …
10exclude the possibility — rule out the likelihood or probability, eliminate the prospect …
