block out

US /blɑːk aʊt/
UK /blɑːk aʊt/
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1.

to prevent light or sound from entering or leaving a place

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The thick curtains block out the morning sun.
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He put on headphones to block out the noise.
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obstructcut offshut outexcludescreen
2.

to intentionally stop yourself from thinking about or feeling something unpleasant

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She tried to block out the painful memories.
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It's hard to block out the negative comments.
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ignoresuppressforgetdisregardtune out
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