block out

British  

verb

1. to plan or describe (something) in a general fashion

2. to prevent the entry or consideration of (something)

3. photog printing to mask part of (a negative), in order that light may not pass through it

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Example Sentences

After she goes, I turn on some kids’ songs about garbage trucks and excavators to block out the music from down the hall.

From Literature

A dark haze hung over the city of 10 million people, blocking out the sun, and the smell of burning fuel lingered in the air.

From Barron's

But blocking out the external noise has been critical in this team finally starting to fulfil the potential many have long suspected it has.

From BBC

“Peachy,” I said, shutting my eyes for a second so I could block out the screenshot of my failure for a moment.

From Literature

While Jonah watched, a dark shape—no, a person—eased the door of Jonah’s room shut, blocking out the light, plunging the windows into complete darkness.

From Literature

Related Words

• obscure
• shut off