Excluding
/ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/
Definitions
To deny someone or something access to or participation in a place, group, or activity.
/ɪkˈskluːdɪŋ/
To prevent someone or something from participating in or being part of something.
The price of the trip excludes flights.
💡 Simply: It means not letting someone or something in. Like, if you're having a party and excluding your little brother because he's too loud.
👶 For kids: To not let someone or something be part of a group or activity.
More Examples
The rules of the game exclude any form of cheating.
The fine print clearly excludes accidental damage.
How It's Used
"The contract states that overtime pay is excluded."
"The club's new policy excludes anyone under 18."
Idioms & expressions
exclude from
To prevent someone or something from being a part of something.
"He was excluded from the team due to his injury."
exclusive of
Not including something, except for something.
"The price is $100, exclusive of tax."
From Latin *excludere* 'to shut out', from *ex-* 'out' + *claudere* 'to close'.
Used extensively since the 16th century in legal, academic, and general contexts, initially with a strong implication of keeping something out or rejecting something.
Memory tip
Imagine drawing a line around something, keeping it OUT.
Word Origin
"to shut out"