disqualify
1 of 1verb/ˈdɪs.kwɑ.lə.ˌfaɪ/
Forms:disqualifies,disqualifying,disqualified,disqualified
1
to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule
B2transitive- The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start.
- He was disqualified from the race for taking performance-enhancing drugs.
- She had already been disqualified from the previous competition for using performance enhancers.
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2
to make someone or something not fit or suitable for a particular position or activity
B1transitive- The horse's broken leg effectively disqualified it from future racing events that season.
- Failing the medical exam disqualifies applicants from overseas postings.
- Posting offensive comments online disqualified the celebrity from being considered for a family-friendly brand sponsorship.
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