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to block out
01
to stop something from proceeding by creating a barrier
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
block
Present tense
block out
3rd person singular
blocks out
Present participle
blocking out
Past simple
blocked out
Past participle
blocked out
Examples
The security team worked hard to block the intruders out.
1.1
to create a barrier that prevents light or noise from reaching a specific space
Examples
A thick layer of paint can block out graffiti on walls.
02
to intentionally avoid thinking about something unpleasant
Examples
Focusing on gratitude can help block out feelings of discontent.
03
to arrange the placement of songs or elements in a theatrical production
Examples
The director had to block the musical numbers out for a seamless stage performance.
04
to draw a basic visual representation of something
Examples
The initial stage of the painting involved blocking out the main shapes and contours.
