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Definition screen out in American English

screen out phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to prevent something that is dangerous or inappropriate from coming in

Example

Gas masks are designed to screen out poisons.

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2

to refuse to accept someone who is not appropriate for something, for example a job

Definition screen out in American English