Meaning of the word blacklist in English
What does blacklist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blacklist
US /ˈblæk.lɪst/
UK /ˈblæk.lɪst/
Noun
a list of people, organizations, or countries that are considered undesirable or untrustworthy and are therefore excluded or penalized
Example:
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His name was added to the industry blacklist after the scandal.
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The government maintains a blacklist of companies involved in illegal activities.
Verb
to put (a person, organization, or country) on a blacklist
Example:
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The company decided to blacklist employees who repeatedly violated the code of conduct.
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Many countries have chosen to blacklist certain individuals suspected of terrorism.