Английский

disqualify

gb/dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ/ us/dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ/
B2 Английский
Значения
0 значений
Глагол B2 action
1

remove from a contest

to stop someone from competing because of a rule

Модель употребления: disqualify [someone] (from [competition/event]) (for [reason])
Частая ошибка:
Learners often confuse qualify (be allowed) with disqualify (not allowed), or use *disqualify from* vs *disqualify for* incorrectly (often both appear, depending on whether you add the reason).
Синонимы
ban (Often implies a wider or longer exclusion, not just removal from one event.) | exclude (More general; may not imply a rule violation.) | eliminate (Can be due to performance rather than rule-breaking.)
Антонимы
qualify (Meet the requirements and be allowed to compete.) | reinstate (Allow someone to compete again after removal.)
Коллокации
disqualify a player |disqualify an athlete |disqualify a team |be disqualified from the race |disqualify from the tournament |disqualify for a false start |disqualify for doping |disqualify for cheating |disqualify for a rules violation |disqualify after a review
Темы
sports |competition |rules
Примеры
  • The referee disqualified the runner for a false start.
  • Two teams were disqualified after officials found they used ineligible players.
  • She was disqualified from the final when her equipment failed inspection.
Примеры для изучающих
  • He was disqualified for cheating.
  • They disqualified her from the race.
Глагол formal C1 action
2

make ineligible for something

to make someone not allowed to get something because of a rule

Модель употребления: disqualify [someone] from [job/benefit/award/office]
Частая ошибка:
A common error is using *disqualify for* with the thing (e.g., *disqualify for the job*). Prefer *disqualify from the job*; use *for* to give the reason (e.g., *for lacking experience*).
Синонимы
render ineligible (More explicit and formal about eligibility status.) | bar (Suggests an official rule or authority preventing access.) | rule out (Often used when deciding who can be considered.)
Антонимы
qualify (Meet the requirements for eligibility.) | admit (Allow someone to enter or take part.)
Коллокации
disqualify a candidate |disqualify an applicant |be disqualified from receiving benefits |disqualify from holding office |disqualify from the grant |automatically disqualify |disqualify on eligibility grounds |disqualify due to age |disqualify due to a criminal record |disqualify for failing a background check
Темы
work |education |government |rules
Примеры
  • A previous fraud conviction can disqualify you from some government programs.
  • Missing the deadline will disqualify applicants from consideration.
  • The committee disqualified two candidates who didn’t meet the residency requirement.
Примеры для изучающих
  • This mistake can disqualify you from the job.
  • He was disqualified from the scholarship.
Глагол C1 action
3

show someone is unsuitable

to show that someone is not right for a role

Модель употребления: [something] disqualify [someone] (from [role/consideration])
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use *disqualify* where *criticize* or *disagree* is meant; disqualify implies the person should no longer be considered at all.
Синонимы
discredit (Focuses on damaging credibility rather than formal eligibility.) | invalidate (More about making something not acceptable, often an argument or claim.)
Антонимы
recommend (Support someone as suitable for a role.) | endorse (Publicly approve of someone for a position or purpose.)
Коллокации
disqualify someone from consideration |disqualify someone from the role |disqualify someone as a leader |disqualify someone as a witness |disqualify himself by his behavior |disqualify herself with a comment |be disqualified by lack of experience |disqualify on moral grounds |disqualifying remarks |disqualifying behavior
Темы
work |social_issues |communication
Примеры
  • His history of racist comments should disqualify him from any teaching role.
  • One careless email can disqualify a candidate in a close hiring decision.
  • The interviewer said my lack of management experience didn’t disqualify me.
Примеры для изучающих
  • That behavior disqualifies him from the job.
  • One mistake should not disqualify you.
Глагол formal C1 action
4

make something unacceptable or invalid

to make something not usable or acceptable

Модель употребления: disqualify [something] (as [something]) / disqualify [something] from [purpose/use]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use *disqualify* where *disprove* is intended; disqualify usually means something fails a requirement, not that it is shown to be false.
Синонимы
invalidate (Often used for results, arguments, or procedures becoming not valid.) | rule out (Emphasizes rejecting something as an option or explanation.) | exclude (Suggests removing from a set of acceptable items.)
Антонимы
validate (Confirm that something meets standards and is acceptable.) | admit (Allow something (e.g., evidence) to be accepted or used.)
Коллокации
disqualify evidence |disqualify testimony |disqualify a study |disqualify a result |disqualify a claim |disqualify an entry |disqualify on technical grounds |disqualify because of bias |disqualify due to contamination |disqualify as proof
Темы
education |research |quality
Примеры
  • Contamination in the samples could disqualify the entire study.
  • A missing signature disqualified the form as a legal record.
  • The judge disqualified the evidence because it was obtained illegally.
Примеры для изучающих
  • One error can disqualify the results.
  • This problem disqualifies the report.
Глагол legal C1 action
5

bar someone from a legal case

to stop someone working on a case because of a conflict

Модель употребления: disqualify [judge/juror/lawyer] from [case/hearing]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse *disqualify* with *recuse*: a person can recuse themselves; a court can disqualify someone.
Синонимы
recuse (Usually refers to stepping aside voluntarily (especially a judge).) | remove (More general; not necessarily for conflict or bias.)
Антонимы
appoint (Officially choose someone to serve in a role.) | retain (Keep someone in the role instead of removing them.)
Коллокации
disqualify a judge |disqualify a juror |disqualify a prosecutor |disqualify defense counsel |disqualify from the case |disqualify from the trial |disqualify for conflict of interest |disqualify for bias |seek to disqualify |order to disqualify
Темы
law |government
Примеры
  • The defense asked the court to disqualify the prosecutor for a conflict of interest.
  • The judge was disqualified from the case because she previously worked with the defendant.
  • Several jurors were disqualified after admitting they had already formed an opinion.
Примеры для изучающих
  • They tried to disqualify the judge from the case.
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disqualify
IPA
GB/dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ/
US/dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ/
Слоги и ударение
dis - qual - i - fy (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (qual)
Формы слова
Verb
  • Base: disqualify
  • 3rd Person Singular: disqualifies
  • Present Participle: disqualifying
  • Past: disqualified
Родственные слова
Forms
disqualifies verb disqualifying verb disqualified verb
Core family
disqualification noun qualify verb B1 qualification noun B1 qualified adjective
Related words
qualifier noun
Negative and opposite forms
unqualified adjective
Выражения

be disqualified

1
/bˈi dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪd/
fixed phrase

be removed by the rules

to be told you cannot continue because of a rule

Примеры
  • If you step out of your lane, you can be disqualified.
  • Three entries were disqualified for missing the deadline.
  • He was disqualified after officials reviewed the video.

be disqualified from

1
/bˈi dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪd fɹˈʌm/
fixed phrase

be ineligible for something

to not be allowed to do something

Примеры
  • Applicants who apply late will be disqualified from consideration.
  • He was disqualified from the tournament after testing positive for a banned substance.
  • They may be disqualified from receiving benefits if they do not report the income.

disqualify on a technicality

1
/dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ ˈɔn ə tˌɛknɪkˈælɪti/
fixed phrase

exclude for a minor rule

to remove someone because of a small rule detail

Примеры
  • The team was disqualified on a technicality when the paperwork was filed one hour late.
  • She felt they disqualified her on a technicality rather than judging her work.
  • The appeal succeeded because the original decision had been made on a technicality.

disqualify yourself

1
/dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase

make yourself ineligible

to do something that makes you not allowed to take part

Примеры
  • If you contact the judges directly, you may disqualify yourself from the competition.
  • He disqualified himself by lying on the application form.
  • Try not to disqualify yourself by missing the required documents.

motion to disqualify

1
/mˈoʊʃən tə dɪskwˈɑləfˌaɪ/
fixed phrase legal

legal request to bar someone

a formal legal request to remove someone from a case

Примеры
  • The defense filed a motion to disqualify the prosecutor for conflict of interest.
  • The judge denied the motion to disqualify.
  • A motion to disqualify was submitted after the relationship was disclosed.

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