block out
US /blɑːk aʊt/
UK /blɑːk aʊt/
1.
menghalang, menyekat
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 menghalang cahaya matahari pagi.
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He put on headphones to block out the noise.
Dia memakai fon kepala untuk menghalang bunyi 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 cuba menghalang kenangan pahit itu.
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It's hard to block out the negative comments.
Sukar untuk menghalang komen negatif.