block out
verb
blocked out; blocking out; blocks out
1
: to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen, felt, or heard
Clouds blocked out the sun.
We put on music to block out the sound of the traffic.
2
: to force oneself not to think about (something)
He tried to block the event out.
3
: to ignore (something)
blocking out distractions
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Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Some slept in sleeping bags, face masks over their eyes to block out the afternoon sun.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Thankfully, Amazon has smart and stylish bug-fighting solutions that block out pests without sacrificing curb appeal.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
To block out light, consider using blackout curtains or a sleep mask.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for block out
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“Block out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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