0 to prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something: --
His contract precludes him from discussing his work with anyone outside the company.
The fact that your application was not successful this time does not preclude the possibility of you applying again next time.
1 to prevent something or make it impossible: --
Although your application was not accepted, it doesn’t preclude the possibility of your applying again later.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
We kunnen het stap voor stap voltooien, hoe lang de weg ook is en het kan niet worden voltooid, hoe kort de weg ook is, als je niet eens je voetafdruk markeert.