B1verbeducationsport
US/ˈkwɑː.lə.faɪ/
UK/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/
to pass the exams or meet the conditions needed to do a job, get something or enter a competition
In context
She qualified as a doctor after six years of study.
Families with low incomes qualify for free school meals.
Our team qualified for the final after a great win.
Words that go with qualify
verb + preposition
- qualify forYou may qualify for a discount.
- qualify asHe qualified as a lawyer in 2020.
- qualify for a loanWithout a stable job, you may not qualify for a loan.
- qualify for the finalVietnam qualified for the final.
adverb + verb
- automatically qualifyThe winners automatically qualify for next year.