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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈblæklɪst/

blacklist means: A list of people or things that are refused access, work, or permission.

noun

BLOCKED LISTB2

A list of people or things that are refused access, work, or permission.

  • The website is on a blacklist.
  • They removed her name from the employment blacklist.
  • Does your email system use a blacklist to block spam?

How to use it: on a blacklist (That company is on our blacklist.); a blacklist of someone/something (The school keeps a blacklist of unsafe websites.)

Similar words: blocklist, ban list

Opposites: whitelist

Common phrases: on a blacklist, email blacklist, website blacklist

verb

BAN OR BLOCKB2

To officially refuse someone or something access, permission, or future opportunities.

  • We blacklist websites that spread harmful software.
  • Several studios blacklisted the actor after the scandal.
  • Can you blacklist this email address?

Similar words: block, ban, exclude

Opposites: whitelist

Common phrases: blacklist someone, blacklist a website, blacklist a company

Questions about blacklist

What does blacklist mean?

A list of people or things that are refused access, work, or permission.

What is blacklist in other languages?

Türkçe: kara liste · Español: lista negra · Français: liste noire · Deutsch: schwarze Liste · Italiano: lista nera · 日本語: ブラックリスト

How do you pronounce blacklist?

It is pronounced /ˈblæklɪst/.

How do you use blacklist in a sentence?

The website is on a blacklist. They removed her name from the employment blacklist.

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