block out
phrasal 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
Examples of block out in a Sentence
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Although the next eclipse is still months away (there will be a partial lunar eclipse on Sept. 17), the moon will block out a bright light in the sky on July 13.
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Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
To completely block off an area and create something like a movie room, thick velvet curtains will not only block out light but also help dampen sound.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
That build included removing the stock 3.2-liter V-6 and replacing it with an M113 V-8 mill from an S-Class, and boring that 5.0-liter block out to 6 liters, adding a fully custom exhaust system, and Brembo brakes.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
As noted earlier with regard to Japanese perceptions of VR, blocking out the outside world was a feature rather than a drawback.
—Benj Edwards and Jose Zagal, Ars Technica, 15 May 2024
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Dean Regas, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
To completely block off an area and create something like a movie room, thick velvet curtains will not only block out light but also help dampen sound.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2024
That build included removing the stock 3.2-liter V-6 and replacing it with an M113 V-8 mill from an S-Class, and boring that 5.0-liter block out to 6 liters, adding a fully custom exhaust system, and Brembo brakes.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 June 2024
As noted earlier with regard to Japanese perceptions of VR, blocking out the outside world was a feature rather than a drawback.
—Benj Edwards and Jose Zagal, Ars Technica, 15 May 2024
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“Block out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20out. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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