blocking Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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