| Verb | 1. | block out - plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in generallay out - provide a detailed plan or design; "She laid out her plans for the new house" | |
| 2. | block out - prevent from entering; "block out the strong sunlight"shade - protect from light, heat, or view; "Shade your eyes when you step out into the bright sunlight" | |
| 3. | block out - shield from lightcover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers" | |
| 4. | block out - indicate roughly; "We sketched out our plan"adumbrate, outline, sketch - describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas" | |