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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City are already looking to draw the Liverpool block out.
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Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Additionally, the headphones have dual noise sensor technology, which helps block out background noise.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The crewneck has functional side zippers that can block out or let in more airflow depending on your current temperature, while the pants have a cropped cut that’s ideal for warm summer days.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Calendar views with meetings blocked out.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Additionally, the headphones have dual noise sensor technology, which helps block out background noise.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The crewneck has functional side zippers that can block out or let in more airflow depending on your current temperature, while the pants have a cropped cut that’s ideal for warm summer days.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Calendar views with meetings blocked out.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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“Block out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20out. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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