verb
To stop someone from taking part in a competition because they broke a rule.
The runner was disqualified for starting before the signal.
Common phrases & grammar
be disqualified for · disqualify a player
American English
How to pronounce disqualified
verbB2
dihsKWAHluhfaid
/dɪsˈkʰwɑ.ləˌfaɪd̚/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
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To stop someone from taking part in a competition because they broke a rule.
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verb
To make someone unsuitable or ineligible for a job, activity, or benefit.
A criminal record may disqualify him from the job.
Common phrases & grammar
disqualify someone from a job · disqualify a candidate