verb
- Bar temporarily; from school, office, etc..
- synonyms: suspend
- Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
- usage: "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
- Prevent from entering; keep out.
- usage: "He was barred from membership in the club"
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