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

see also:

block entry 2 sense 2

Examples of block out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus the windows in the luxury towers are pretty effective at blocking out odors and the omnipresent construction noise. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

Most cabins have stunning views of the water, and all have blackout curtains to block out Alaska's infamous midnight sun. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was born and raised in the Cleveland Heights area, and the song’s lyrics find the 14-time Grammy winner singing about exploring the city with him while blocking out the rest of the world’s negative opinions. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

No member of the brand’s current lineup blocks out unwanted noise better than the second iteration of the flagship QuietComfort Ultra. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for block out

• about
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• blowout
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• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout