Block out
verb
To not allow something to affect you.
She was able to block out the noise and concentrate on her work.
Often appears as...
- block out noise
- block out distractions
verb
To stop light, sound, etc. from passing.
The trees block out most of the sunlight.
Often appears as...
- block out sun
- block out light
verb
To schedule or plan something.
I've blocked out some time to work on the report this afternoon.
Often appears as...
- block out time
- block out schedule
verb
To draw or mark something roughly to show its basic layout.
She blocked out the main ideas of the painting with charcoal before starting to paint.
Often appears as...
- block out design
- block out layout
verb
To forget or try to forget something, often something unpleasant.
He's blocked out most of his childhood memories.
Often appears as...
- block out memory
- block out past
verb
To not allow something to affect you.
She was able to block out the noise and concentrate on her work.
Often appears as...
- block out noise
- block out distractions
verb
To stop light, sound, etc. from passing.
The trees block out most of the sunlight.
Often appears as...
- block out sun
- block out light
verb
To schedule or plan something.
I've blocked out some time to work on the report this afternoon.
Often appears as...
- block out time
- block out schedule
verb
To draw or mark something roughly to show its basic layout.
She blocked out the main ideas of the painting with charcoal before starting to paint.
Often appears as...
- block out design
- block out layout
verb
To forget or try to forget something, often something unpleasant.
He's blocked out most of his childhood memories.
Often appears as...
- block out memory
- block out past
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Control
Used when someone intentionally ignores distractions or feelings to focus.
During the exam, she had to block out her anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/2Mental Discipline
Shows a strong mental effort in concentrating or staying calm.
He blocked out fear to perform the dangerous stunt.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Control
Used when someone intentionally ignores distractions or feelings to focus.
During the exam, she had to block out her anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/2Mental Discipline
Shows a strong mental effort in concentrating or staying calm.
He blocked out fear to perform the dangerous stunt.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Control
Used when someone intentionally ignores distractions or feelings to focus.
During the exam, she had to block out her anxiety.
Pro Tip 2/2Mental Discipline
Shows a strong mental effort in concentrating or staying calm.
He blocked out fear to perform the dangerous stunt.
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