Pronunciation: /ˈbɛrɪŋ/
verb present participle of the verb 'bar', meaning to prevent or prohibit
A1 Barring any delays, the package should arrive tomorrow.
A2 Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the event will go as planned.
B1 The project is on track, barring any major setbacks.
B2 The team is confident of winning the match, barring any injuries to key players.
C1 The company is expected to meet its targets this quarter, barring any economic downturn.
C2 Barring any last-minute changes, the concert lineup is finalized.
preposition used to indicate an exception or exclusion
A1 Barring any delays, the package should arrive tomorrow.
A2 Barring any major issues, the project should be completed on time.
B1 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the event will go ahead as planned.
B2 Barring any objections from the board, the new policy will be implemented next month.
C1 Barring any significant changes in the market, our company should continue to grow.
C2 Barring any last minute changes, the deal will be finalized by the end of the week.
formal Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the project will be completed on time.
informal We should be able to make it on time, barring any hiccups along the way.
slang We're good to go, barring any last-minute issues.
figurative Barring a miracle, there is no way we can win this game.
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