Exclude

/ɪkˈskluːd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To deliberately leave out or not include something.
The survey will exclude responses from people under the age of 18.
To prevent someone from participating or being included.
He felt excluded from the group because he didn't share their interests.
To reject or dismiss as irrelevant.
The argument was excluded from the final report as it was considered unfounded.
To rule out or eliminate.
The medical examination will exclude any serious health concerns.

Etymology

From Latin 'excludere', meaning 'to shut out'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

exclude from consideration
To not take something into account when making a decision.
exclude someone from a group
To not allow someone to be part of a particular group or activity.
exclude information
To not include certain data or details.
mutually exclusive
When two events cannot happen at the same time.

Related Words

inclusion
The act of including or being included.
exclusion
The act of excluding or being excluded.
inclusive
Including all items or people.

Slang Meanings

Ghosting
He just ghosted his friends, completely excluding them from his life.
Cut off
She cut off her ex from her social circle, effectively excluding him.