white out

• Perder a visibilidade por causa de uma nevasca forte ou neblina densa, ou cobrir um texto com corretivo líquido. Em contexto médico, pode significar perda temporária da visão ou da consciência.

To lose visibility due to heavy snow or fog, or to cover text with correction fluid. In a medical context, it can refer to a temporary loss of vision or consciousness.

1. Cover with correction fluidB1informal

   To use a white liquid or tape to cover mistakes in writing or typing.

   Cobrir com corretivo

   • She whited out the error on the form.
   • He whited out the wrong date and wrote the correct one.
   • You can white out small mistakes in your essay.

2. Become obscured by snow or fogB2informal

   To lose visibility due to heavy snow, fog, or a blizzard.

   Ficar branco de neve

   • The road completely whited out during the snowstorm.
   • The view from the window whited out as the blizzard hit.
   • Drivers had to pull over because the highway whited out.