prevent light or sound
The thick curtains block out most of the sunlight in my room.
block out — 2 meanings
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avoid remembering
She tries to block out the memories of the accident.
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1. prevent light or sound
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To stop light, noise, or something else from passing through or being noticed.
The thick curtains block out most of the sunlight in my room.
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To try not to think about or remember something unpleasant or unwanted.
She tries to block out the memories of the accident.
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