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block sth out
Ⅰ block sth out (STOP FROM PASSING) — phrasal verb with block /blɒk/ aep /blɑːk/ verb [T] ► F0 to stop light or noise from passing through something: » The tree outside the window blocks out the sun.Thesaurus+: ↑Preventing and impeding , ↑Limiting and restricting
Ⅱ block sth out (STOP FROM THINKING) — phrasal verb with block /blɒk/ aep /blɑːk/ verb [T] ► F0 to stop yourself from thinking about an unpleasant memory because it upsets you: » He's trying to block out memories of the accident.Thesaurus+: ↑Neglecting and ignoring , ↑Not paying attention , ↑Treating as unimportant |