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I . black out VB intr

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II . black out VB trans

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1. black out (not show light):

to black out ⇆ sth
etw verdunkeln [o. abdunkeln]

3. black out (block out):

to black out ⇆ sth
etw verdrängen [o. unterdrücken]

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to black out a TV programme
die Ausstrahlung einer Fernsehsendung verhindern

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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When he finds out that the two were being used to black out the sun, he turns on his former employer.
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The new shape allowed the cinematographer and gaffer to black out any side by attaching lightweight materials.
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He claims that if the president tries to stop him, he will pull the plug on the country and black out the capital.
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He threatens everyone that he will black out the sun unless released and begins to speak gibberish, pretending to put a spell on the sun.
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It can black out an entire base and bring down aircraft.
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She always wears headphones which blares music into her ears to black out the sounds of the surrounding world thereby giving her a safe refuge in her own world.
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Moving the mirror produces noise, introduces vibration, and causes the viewfinder to black out.
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At seemingly random moments they will black out and begin to act like children.
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Any station could file with cable providers for protection and the provider would have to black out the offending station for periods of time.
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They lose vision while remaining conscious; after five seconds, they black out.
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