white out

• Потерять видимость из-за сильного снегопада или тумана, или замазать текст корректирующей жидкостью. В медицинском контексте может означать временную потерю зрения или сознания.

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.

   Замазать корректором

   • 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.

   Замело

   • 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.