What is the meaning of foreclose?

verb

  • Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.
    • usage: "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"
  • Subject to foreclosing procedures; take away the right of mortgagors to redeem their mortgage. .
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