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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It was important therefore to win, not only to defend their title, not only to block out the noise, but to enjoy it one more time.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Uniformed staff aren’t alone in trying to block out news.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Littler has previously been subjected to booing in overseas tournaments and world number nine Gerwyn Price famously wore ear defenders in 2023 to block out the crowd noise.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
There’s a long, long way to go, and the Forrests are going to have to keep their doors and windows closed for months to block out construction noise and dust.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
Mr. Palmer walked half a city block out of his way to get past the wires without touching them.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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