foreclose

(verb)

verb

1. keep from happening or arising; make impossible

Similar word(s): forbid, forestall, preclude, prevent

Definition categories: social

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

Definition categories: possession, reclaim, repossess

Sentences with foreclose as a verb:

- They have to move out of their house because the bank foreclosed on their mortgage.