Barring: meaning, definitions and examples

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barring

 

[หˆbษ‘หrษชล‹ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Preposition

general use

Barring means to exclude or prevent something from happening. It is often used in a context where exceptions or conditions are applied. For example, 'Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the meeting will take place as scheduled.' This implies that if there are no unexpected events, whatever is being spoken about will indeed happen.

Synonyms

except, excluding, without.

Examples of usage

  • Barring a major accident, we will arrive by noon.
  • Barring bad weather, the event will go ahead.
  • Barring last-minute changes, the project is on track.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'barring' comes from the Old French word 'barre', meaning a rod or barrier.
  • It originally referred to placing a barrier to keep something out, which evolved into the concept of preventing actions or events.
  • In legal contexts, 'barring' implies prohibiting certain actions, especially related to rights and laws.

Law

  • In legal language, 'barring' often refers to the prevention of a claim or an appeal, such as in statutes of limitations.
  • Exclusivity clauses in contracts can include 'barring' certain parties from participation in agreements.
  • Some jurisdictions have specific barring acts that protect certain rights or privileges, reinforcing legal boundaries.

Social Science

  • Barring discrimination laws aim to prevent exclusion based on race, gender, or other identities, promoting equality.
  • Social systems can have 'barring' mechanisms that determine who can participate in groups or activities.
  • Policies regarding access to public goods often include 'barring' provisions to manage resources effectively.

Literature

  • In storytelling, 'barring' an event can create suspense, as it suggests a possibility that might otherwise occur.
  • Many authors use the concept of barring to depict characters facing obstacles or limits in their ambitions and lives.
  • This word is frequently employed in poetry to convey themes of restriction and limitations in human experience.

Music

  • In music theory, 'barring' refers to the technique of using your finger to press down multiple strings on a guitar, creating a specific sound.
  • Composers may write pieces with 'barring' changes to indicate a shift in the rhythm or structure of the music.
  • Many musical genres incorporate themes of barring, reflecting constraints and emotions related to societal issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "barring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exceto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค‚เคฆ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auรŸer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecuali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะบั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oprรณcz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™คใ„ใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excepto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hariรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์™ธํ•˜๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุณุชุซู†ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kromฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okrem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™คๅค–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nema

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัะฟะฐา“ะฐะฝะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istisna

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excepto

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,486, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.