Meaning of debar in English

1. Pronunciation

   /diˈbɑr/

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1. Verb

   debar

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from French débarrer, from Old French desbarrer‘unbar’, from des- (expressing reversal) + barrer‘to bar’

   Definitions

   1. bar temporarily

   Examples

   • « from school, office, etc. »
2. 2. prevent the occurrence of

   Examples

   • « prevent from happening »
   • « Let's avoid a confrontation »
   • « head off a confrontation »
   • « avert a strike »
3. 3. prevent from entering

   Examples

   • « keep out »
   • « He was barred from membership in the club »