C1 verb #18,343 most common

foreclose

UK /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/ | US /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/

To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.

foreclose in 30 Seconds

  • (verb) To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.
  • (verb) To cut off (a mortgager) by a judgment of court from the power of redeeming the mortgaged premises.
  • (verb) To shut up or out; to prevent from doing something.

Meanings

  1. 1
    verb To repossess a mortgaged property whose owner has failed to make the necessary payments; used with on.
  2. 2
    verb To cut off (a mortgager) by a judgment of court from the power of redeeming the mortgaged premises.
  3. 3
    verb To shut up or out; to prevent from doing something.

Examples

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Synonyms

bar exclude prevent stop
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