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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Effective CEOs can attend to their mental and emotional states through intentional self-care, exercise, journaling, meditation, and by blocking out time to truly connect with those most important to them, no matter what.
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
His hotel spent $140,000 to add a third layer of glass to windows to block out more street noise.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
These blackout curtains can help block out unnecessary light and make your space look more dressed up at the same time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
City are already looking to draw the Liverpool block out.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
His hotel spent $140,000 to add a third layer of glass to windows to block out more street noise.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
These blackout curtains can help block out unnecessary light and make your space look more dressed up at the same time.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026
City are already looking to draw the Liverpool block out.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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“Block out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20out. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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