(schloss aus, hat ausgeschlossen)
1. to exclude, to rule out
Opposite: einschließen
Often goes with the prepositions "von" or "aus". Also used figuratively for excluding possibilities. Then , the meaning is pretty much "to rule out". It's rather strong and "definite", so not a good match for the idea of "putting aside".
Examples:
Wir müssen ihn von der Liste ausschließen, da er die Kriterien nicht erfüllt.
We have to exclude him from the list since he doesn't meet the criteria.
Maria hat sich bei der Firmenparty ausgeschlossen gefühlt.
Maria felt excluded at the company party.
Können wir die Möglichkeit ausschließen, dass er seine Armverletzung nur vortäuscht, um das Abwaschen zu vermeiden?!
Can we exlcude the possibility/rule out that he is just faking his arm injury to avoid doing the dishes?!
Die Polizei schließt nicht aus, dass es ein Anschlag war.
The police is not ruling out that it was a terrorist attack.
Generate Examples (AI)*
2. to lock out
Opposite: einschließen
In the sense of locking the door while someone is outside. Often used for oneself, "sich+Acc ausschließen", though "aussperren" is more common in some parts of Germany.
Generate Examples (AI)*
Comments & thoughts