Word Information

Blocking

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Definitions for Blocking

noun
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Synonyms
block
verb
render unsuitable for passage
Synonyms
barricade block blockade stop block off block up bar
Examples
  1. block the way
  2. barricade the streets
  3. stop the busy road
verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Synonyms
obstruct blockade block hinder stymie stymy embarrass
Examples
  1. His brother blocked him at every turn
verb
stop from happening or developing
Synonyms
stop halt block kibosh
Examples
  1. Block his election
  2. Halt the process
verb
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Synonyms
jam block
Examples
  1. Jam the Voice of America
  2. block the signals emitted by this station
verb
run on a block system
Synonyms
block
Examples
  1. block trains
verb
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Synonyms
block
Examples
  1. block a nerve
  2. block a muscle
verb
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Synonyms
obstruct block
Examples
  1. The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
  2. The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
verb
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Synonyms
block
Examples
  1. block the book cover
verb
obstruct
Synonyms
stuff lug choke up block
Examples
  1. My nose is all stuffed
  2. Her arteries are blocked
verb
block passage through
Synonyms
obstruct obturate impede occlude jam block close up
Examples
  1. obstruct the path
verb
support, secure, or raise with a block
Synonyms
block
Examples
  1. block a plate for printing
  2. block the wheels of a car
verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Synonyms
parry block deflect
Examples
  1. block an attack
verb
be unable to remember
Synonyms
forget block blank out draw a blank
Examples
  1. I'm drawing a blank
  2. You are blocking the name of your first wife!
verb
shape by using a block
Synonyms
block
Examples
  1. Block a hat
  2. block a garment
verb
shape into a block or blocks
Synonyms
block
Examples
  1. block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
verb
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Synonyms
freeze block immobilize immobilise
Examples
  1. Blocked funds
  2. Freeze the assets of this hostile government

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