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:
His name was added to the industry blacklist after the scandal.
The government maintains a blacklist of companies involved in illegal activities.

Verb

to put (a person, organization, or country) on a blacklist

Example:
The company decided to blacklist employees who repeatedly violated the code of conduct.
Many countries have chosen to blacklist certain individuals suspected of terrorism.