John's bad temper rules him out for the job.
•The rainy weather ruled out a picnic for the weekend.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
rule out — verb 1. make impossible, especially beforehand (Freq. 6) • Syn: ↑preclude, ↑close out • Derivationally related forms: ↑preclusive (for: ↑preclude) … Useful english dictionary
rule — rule1 [ rul ] noun *** 1. ) count a statement explaining what someone can or cannot do in a particular system, game, or situation: We need to change the club rules before we start looking for new members. rule of: the basic rules of the game… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
rule — rule1 W2S2 [ru:l] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(instruction)¦ 2¦(advice)¦ 3¦(normal/usual)¦ 4¦(government)¦ 5¦(grammar/science etc)¦ 6 the rule of law 7 the rules of natural justice 8 rule of thumb 9 make it a rule (to do something) … Dictionary of contemporary English
rule */*/*/ — I UK [ruːl] / US [rul] noun Word forms rule : singular rule plural rules 1) [countable] a statement explaining what someone can or cannot do in a particular system, game, or situation We need new club rules before we start looking for more… … English dictionary
rule — /rul / (say roohl) noun 1. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc. 2. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation. 3. that which customarily or normally occurs or holds good: the …
out of step — the paper was often out of step with public opinion: AT ODDS, at variance, in disagreement, out of tune, out of line, not in keeping, out of harmony. → step * * * out of step 1 : not moving with the same rhythm as someone or something One of the… … Useful english dictionary
rule 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 … Dictionary of American idioms
rule 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 … Dictionary of American idioms
rule out of — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms rule out of : present tense I/you/we/they rule out of he/she/it rules out of present participle ruling out of past tense ruled out of past participle ruled out of rule someone out of something to make it… … English dictionary
rule\ 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… … Словарь американских идиом
rule out of — PHRASAL VERB If someone rules you out of a contest or activity, they say that you cannot be involved in it. If something rules you out of a contest or activity, it prevents you from being involved in it. [V n P P n] He has ruled himself out of… … English dictionary
