block out

/blɑk aʊt/

/blɒk aʊt/

Other forms: blocked out; blocking out; blocks out

Definitions of block out

1. verb

   prevent from entering
   “block out the strong sunlight”

   synonyms: screen

   types:

   shade

   protect from light, heat, or view

   type of:

   block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude

   block passage through
2. verb

   shield from light
   synonyms: mask

   type of:

   cover

   provide with a covering or cause to be covered
3. verb

   indicate roughly
   type of:

   adumbrate, outline, sketch

   describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
4. verb

   plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in general
   type of:

   lay out

   provide a detailed plan or design