dɪˈbɑː(ɹ) ɪˈdʒɛkt ɪkˈsɛpt ɛkˈsɛpt ɪksˈkluːd oʊˈmɪt prevent from being included or considered or accepted The bad results were excluded from the report Leave off the top piece prevent from entering; keep out He was barred from membership in the club put out or expel from a place The unruly student was excluded from the game 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 lack or fail to include The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages