block out
US /blɑːk aʊt/
UK /blɑːk aʊt/
1.
menghalangi, menutup
to prevent light or sound from entering or leaving a place
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The thick curtains block out the morning sun.
Tirai tebal menghalangi sinar matahari pagi.
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He put on headphones to block out the noise.
Dia memakai headphone untuk menghalangi suara bising.
2.
mengabaikan, melupakan
to intentionally stop yourself from thinking about or feeling something unpleasant
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She tried to block out the painful memories.
Dia mencoba menghilangkan kenangan menyakitkan.
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It's hard to block out the negative comments.
Sulit untuk mengabaikan komentar negatif.