disqualify UK /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/US /dɪsˈkwɔləfaɪ/ verb2 •To make ineligible for something.My age disqualifies me for the position. •To exclude from consideration by the explicit revocation of a previous qualification.The athlete was disqualified after performance-enhancing drugs were found in his hotel room. formsdisqualified · disqualifying · disqualifies