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Meaning of rule in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To consider (something) as a possible option among others.

idiomatic, transitive

Examples

“It was coming from a credible source, someone with a track record⟳, someone who was a credible and respected member of an allied intelligence service during his career, and so it was important that we try⟳ to understand⟳ it, and see⟳ what could we verify, what could we rule⟳ in or rule⟳ out.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

rule off rule OK rule on rule out rule the day rule the roast

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