What does "block out" mean?

To reserve time in a schedule To set aside dedicated time for something.

How do you use "block out" in a sentence?

Block out the afternoon for the project. I've blocked out Friday for meetings. Block out time for planning.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To reserve time in a schedule

在日程中预留时间

Reservar tiempo en la agenda

スケジュールに時間を確保する

일정에 시간을 확보하다

To set aside dedicated time for something.

为某事留出专门的时间。

Apartar tiempo dedicado para algo.

何かのための専用の時間を設けること。

어떤 일을 위해 전용 시간을 따로 마련해 두는 것.

Base verb: block

Particle: out

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Block out the afternoon for the project.
把下午留给这个项目
Reserva la tarde para el proyecto
プロジェクトのために午後をブロックしておいて
프로젝트를 위해 오후 시간을 비워 둬.
I've blocked out Friday for meetings.
我把周五留给会议了
He reservado el viernes para reuniones
会議のために金曜日を空けてある
금요일은 회의용으로 잡아 놨어.
Block out time for planning.
预留出计划的时间
Bloquea tiempo para planificar
計画のための時間を確保して
계획을 세울 시간을 확보해.

Context: scheduling, planning, organization

Tone: organized

From blocking sections of time.

Era: Modern

Generation: Working age

Social background: Professional