Word Games Pro Dictionary

foreclose

verb

subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
F
Ends with
E
Contains
OR
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌfɔːˈkləʊz

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage

verb

  1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible

    “My sense of tact forbids an honest answer”

In context

Example Sentences

My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top