English Expression · Intermediate
blank out
To become blank
Pronunciation: say blank out
Meaning
To become suddenly blank or empty, often due to a technical failure or loss of data.
Example
The screen blanked out suddenly during the presentation.
The screen blanked out suddenly during the presentation.
Practice tips
- Practice blank out out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.