block out
Britishverb
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to plan or describe (something) in a general fashion
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to prevent the entry or consideration of (something)
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photog printing to mask part of (a negative), in order that light may not pass through it
Example Sentences
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Now their GPS signal is protected by a type of antenna that can block out electronic interference.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
And in case you didn’t know, “duvateen” is the fabric they use on movie sets to completely block out the light.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
But then the guilt and shame would kick in, and she would want to stream more content to block out the feelings.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
At last, exhausted, Harry climbed into bed, twitched the hangings of his four-poster shut to block out a ray of moonlight, lay back, and felt himself almost instantly drifting off to sleep....
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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