disqualify

B2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /dɪsˈkwɔləfaɪ/ UK /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ See IPA manual

Freq #32917

Meanings

1

verb
To officially stop someone from taking part in something, usually for breaking a rule.

The runner was disqualified for a false start.
2

verb
To make someone unsuitable or unable to do something.

A criminal record may disqualify you from certain jobs.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 verb · to make someone unsuitable... unfit

Word family

Forms disqualifieddisqualifiesdisqualifying

Derived forms disqualifiablenondisqualifiednondisqualifyingundisqualified

Related forms disqualification

Etymology

From dis- + qualify.

Topics

Actions & Processes

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