blot out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Cover or hide something so it can no longer be seen
Why “out”? Out can mean away from sight, people, or access. You cannot see it, reach it, or join it.
“Clouds blotted out the sun.”
“Thick fog blotted out the road.”
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block out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stop light, noise, or a thought from reaching you
hide out
Same out pattern: hiding
Stay in a secret place to avoid being found
keep out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from entering
lock out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone from entering by locking the door
shut out
Same out pattern: hiding
Prevent someone or something from being included
stay out
Same out pattern: hiding
Remain outside or away from a place or situation
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