(also used as preposition) With the exception of
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Unless something occurs
“At the end of the day I realised I had not, barring the morning's papers, read print on paper all day.”
Following in order or importance
The act of ordering that something not be done or used
“Most of the restaurant's customers applauded the barring of the use of cell phones in the dining room.”
The process of excluding or the state of being excluded
Banishment or exclusion from a community or society
The act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting
Something that makes movement or progress difficult
(also used as preposition) With the exception of
(exclusive of) Excluding items or members that do not meet certain conditions
Present participle for secure, usually with a length of material
“The rest of you will remain here, bar the doors and windows, and afterwards stay well away from the windows.”
Present participle for to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
“They have been barred from playing in several countries.”
Present participle for obstruct the passage of
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