Phrasal verb №152
rule out
/ruːl aʊt/
Meaning
To decide that something is not possible or not an option
Example
The doctor ruled out allergies after the tests.
The doctor ruled out allergies after the tests.
Examples with the phrasal verb rule out
After the test, the doctor said we can rule out the flu and we all breathed a little.
After the test, the doctor said we can rule out the flu and we all breathed a little.
The doctor did a test and ruled out a peanut allergy, so I felt better about dinner.
The doctor did a test and ruled out a peanut allergy, so I felt better about dinner.
I tested my phone and ruled out the battery as the problem before I asked for help.
I tested my phone and ruled out the battery as the problem before I asked for help.