barring
pronunciation
How to pronounce barring in British English:
UK [ˈbɑ:rɪŋ]
How to pronounce barring in American English:
US [ˈbɑrɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto
Word Origin
- barring (n.)
- late 14c., "act of fastening with a bar," verbal noun from bar (v.). Meaning "exclusion" is from 1630s. As a preposition, "excepting, excluding," it is from late 15c. Schoolhouse prank of barring out the teacher was in use before 1728.
Example
- 1. Barring some huge mistake , the election is his to win .
- 2. Barring any last-minute hitches , a merger could be announced this week .
- 3. Barring a change in strategy , however , that will be difficult .
- 4. Barring a miracle , the first investors out would lose less than those going out later .
- 5. Barring unforeseen circumstances , logan and earnest will not compete in the london olympics .