to block out distractions

Examples

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• On blocking out distractions with a young team...

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• We've learned to block out distractions so much so that we can focus.

• They will also be able to use their iPods to block out distractions.

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• To improve your productivity, you must block out distractions like social media and noise.

• Many students find it helpful to block out distractions by using noise-canceling headphones while studying.

Synonyms

I

to ignore

vsto block out distractions

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

aims specifically at interruptions that break concentration

C

to concentrate

vsto block out distractions

561 3.4

To give all your attention to one thing

works to remove interruptions so focused attention can occur

D

to disregard

vsto block out distractions

119 3.9

Ignore something or someone on purpose

involves active elimination of interruptions rather than general neglect

P

to put aside

vsto block out distractions

103 3.4

To stop thinking about something for a short time

targets interruptions purposely to preserve concentration

S

to suppress

vsto block out distractions

88 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

focuses outwardly on removing interruptions not inward restraint

B

to block out

vsto block out distractions

38 4.0

To stop yourself remembering or noticing something unpleasant

deliberately removes interruptions that harm concentration

S

to set aside

vsto block out distractions

22 3.9

Temporarily stop a rule or policy from being used

is used to remove interruptions to keep attention, not to suspend functions

T

to tune out

vsto block out distractions

• Informal

19 4.4

To stop listening or paying attention to what is happening

is a purposeful act to remove interruptions, not passive loss of interest

B

to brush aside

vsto block out distractions

13 4.5

Ignore a person or thing because you think they are not important

is a deliberate effort to stop interruptions that break attention

C

to cancel out

vsto block out distractions

12 4.0

Make one thing stop the effect of another so nothing happens

deals with interruptions by removing them rather than balancing their effects

S

to screen out

vsto block out distractions

9 4.3

To check and remove people or things that are not wanted

removes interruptions directly to maintain concentration rather than general exclusion

P

to push aside

vsto block out distractions

7 4.1

Refuse to think about something, for example worries or objections

acts to remove interruptions with the specific aim of sustaining focus

F

to filter out the noise

vsto block out distractions

• Informal

1 3.5

To remove unwanted sounds or information to focus on what matters

deliberately eliminates interruptions rather than only selecting useful information

C

to clear someone's mind

vsto block out distractions

1 3.7

To stop worrying and think calmly to focus

focuses on removing external interruptions rather than inner thoughts

Antonyms

F

to focus on

∞ 2.0

Give most attention and effort to one person or task

How Focused

to block out distractions

3.5

to concentrate

561 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology