exclude meaning and definition

EXCLUDE verb

Definition of exclude (verb)

1. prevent from being included or considered or accepted
   • "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"
   • synonyms: except, leave off, leave out, omit, take out
   • antonym: include
2. prevent from entering; shut out
   • "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"
   • synonyms: keep out, shut, shut out
   • antonym: admit
3. lack or fail to include
   • "The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages"
   • antonym: include
4. prevent from entering; keep out
   • "He was barred from membership in the club"
   • synonyms: bar, debar
5. put out or expel from a place
   • "The unruly student was excluded from the game"
   • synonyms: boot out, chuck out, eject, turf out, turn out