exclude from debate

[/ɪkˈskluːd frəm dɪˈbeɪt/]
verb phrase
excluir do debate
1. to prevent a topic, person, or idea from being discussed or considered in a formal discussion or argument
The moderator decided to exclude from debate any questions about personal finances.
O moderador decidiu excluir do debate qualquer pergunta sobre finanças pessoais.
2. to deliberately prevent someone from participating in a discussion or argument
Critics argued that the committee tried to exclude from debate voices of minority groups.
Críticos argumentaram que o comitê tentou excluir do debate as vozes de grupos minoritários.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian parliamentary and academic contexts when discussing procedural matters. In the USA, it often carries political implications, especially regarding free speech debates. The term gained prominence in discussions about academic freedom and cancel culture in both countries.
NYC Slang
shut down the convo about it; take it off the table
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bar from discussionprevent from being debatedsilencesuppresscensorrule out of order
Antonyms / Antônimos
include in debateinvite discussionopen for debatewelcome input

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
excluir do debate
standard formal usage in legal and parliamentary contexts
Rio de Janeiro
tirar do debate
more colloquial alternative
São Paulo
excluir da discussão
alternative phrasing more commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
excluir do debate
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal legislative language

Related Words

debatediscussionexcludeparliamentary proceduremoderationcensorshipsuppression

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something off limits
take something off the table
rule something out of order
gag someone
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