2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'SCREEN'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'SCREEN'

Screen off

1. Separate a part of a room with something like a curtain, screen, etc.
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: We SCREENED OFF the area where we had the discussion from the rest of the meeting.

Screen out

1. Exclude
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Applicants without the right qualifications were SCREENED OUT.
2. Block light
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The sun cream SCREENS OUT UV light.
3. Stop noticing something
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: There are so many notices and signs that I have started SCREENING them OUT.