qualify

US /ˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/

UK /'kwɒlɪfaɪ/

A2

verb

  • To earn a qualification through exam, studying
  • To (cause to) have the necessary skill or quality
  • To reach the next stage in a sporting event
  • To add conditions to limit what you said

Examples

people who qualify for the grant on the grounds of disability

England failed to qualify for the final.