Exclude: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when intentionally keeping someone or something out from a group, activity, or place.

• The teacher decided to exclude disruptive students from the class trip

Used when purposefully not mentioning or including something, often in written or spoken communication.

• The editor decided to omit certain paragraphs from the article

Typically involves accidentally or unintentionally not including someone or something.

• He accidentally left out an important detail in his report

Implies ignoring something or someone because it is considered unimportant or irrelevant, often with a negative connotation.

• She chose to disregard the advice of her friends

Commonly means refusing to accept, consider, or use something or someone, often with a strong negative connotation.

• The company rejected his application due to lack of experience

Use this word when you want to indicate that something is purposely left out or not included in a group or category.

• The report was edited to exclude irrelevant details
• Non-members were excluded from the meeting

This word is appropriate when talking about a formal or legal prohibition, often enforced by law or regulation.

• The government decided to ban smoking in public places
• The school has a ban on mobile phones during classes

This word is used when referring to preventing someone from entering a place, participating in an event, or doing something. It can also mean a physical barrier.

• He was barred from entering the club for inappropriate behavior
• The gate was barred to keep the intruders out

Similar to 'ban', but often used in formal or legal contexts. It means to formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.

• The new rule will prohibit the use of plastic bags
• The city council moved to prohibit parking on this street