preclude vs close out

preclude and close out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preclude	No	No	Yes	No
close out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, preclude and close out are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of preclude include rule out.

preclude (verb)	close out (verb)
keep from happening or arising; make impossible	to finish off
make impossible, especially beforehand	terminate by selling off or disposing of
	make impossible, especially beforehand