Meaning of debar in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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. »

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  2. 2. prevent the occurrence of

    Examples

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

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  3. 3. prevent from entering

    Examples

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

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