block out

block out(
blak
 
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)
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. tapar
I have heavy curtains in my bedroom to block out the sunlight in the morning.Tengo cortinas pesadas en mi cuarto para tapar la luz del sol por la mañana.
a. borrar
I've tried to block out all my memories from seventh grade.He intentado borrar todas mis memorias del séptimo grado.
b. enterrar
Jacob moved to a new city and tried to block out all reminders of his old life.Jacob su mudó a una ciudad nueva y intentó enterrar todos los recordatorios de su vida vieja.
a. esbozar
The artist blocked out a sketch of the woman.El artista esbozó un retrato de la mujer.
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