Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Block Out (Verb)

Shield from light.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

A heavy curtain was used to block out the sunlight from the room.
The blackout shades helped block out any unwanted light from outside.
Thick shades were installed to block out the afternoon sun from heating the house.
You can block out the harsh overhead lighting with a fabric shade.
Windows were constructed with shutters that can block out the morning light when needed.

Plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in general.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The director worked with the composer to block out where each song would fit into the narrative of the musical.
To block out the first act, the choreographer began by visualizing the opening dance number and its relationship to the set design.
In the initial stages of production, the team took the time to block out the pacing and tone of each scene to ensure a cohesive storytelling experience.
The stage manager helped block out the transitions between scenes, taking care to minimize set changes and avoid awkward pauses.
When developing a new production, it's essential to block out the technical requirements for each scene to ensure they align with the available resources.

Indicate roughly; "We sketched out our plan".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The architect used a pencil to block out the basic layout of the new building on a large sheet of paper.
They block out the garden beds to make sure the vegetables and flowers have enough space.
The artist block out the main components of the painting before filling in the fine details.
To make the design, the engineers had to block out the areas where they would need to work around existing infrastructure.
With a charcoal stick, the designer started by trying to block out the new ideas that had popped into her head.

Prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The storm shutters helped block out the strong winds and rain during the hurricane.
To block out the noise, she put on her noise-cancelling headphones while studying.
The curtains did little to block out the harsh morning sunlight in the east-facing room.
Unfortunately, the hotel room's blackout curtains couldn't block out all the sounds from the party below.
The heavy drapes helped block out the glare from the setting sun, making the room more comfortable.